Resident Chaplain

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a Resident Chaplain for a full-time, onsite position with 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated professional to provide spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff at our Glendale, CA location.

Works under seasoned chaplain in offering spiritual support to patients, families and hospital staff. Respects the dignity and faith traditions of each individual. Guides and directs the institution's spiritual climate. Bases pastoral care ministry on an inclusive basis, open to persons of all religious and non-religious traditions. Facilitates communication between patients and faith communities. Actively enrolled in AH-approved Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. 4.0 units completed in one year.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Required
• Completed or enrolled in a Clinical Pastoral Education program recognized by ACPE or CPSP: Required
• Ministry related experience: Preferred
• Active engagement toward obtaining Commissioned Minister License or Credential with accredited Seventh-day Adventist Church: Required
• Board certified through APC, ACI or CPSP within five years of hire: Required

Essential Functions:

• Provides pastoral care services to patients in various situations, like those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end of life issues or involved in traumatic accidents. Provides comfort and support to patient families and friends.
• Provides calming support to angry or distraught family members and friends. Responds to urgent situations, including medical emergencies (Code Blue) and deaths, at the request of administrative coordinators, nurses and family.
• Maintains medical and personal patient information confidential. Works with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds.
• Works with hospital staff to enhance sensitivity about spiritual concerns for patients and families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Conducts religious services in the hospital chapel. Accountable to the hospital mission and core values as well as Adventist Health mission, vision and core values. Works with a CPE supervisor who will recommend their next level of training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.