Chaplain, Spiritual Services, Full-Time, Days (Wed. - Sat.)

Chaplain

About MarinHealth: Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Job Description Summary: The Chaplain will assist the Coordinator of Chaplaincy Programs in all areas of responsibility, i.e., administrative, supervisory, and in provision of direct services to patients, families and friends, and hospital staff persons.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree from college or university in the United States, or equivalent from institution outside of the United States.
• Mdiv or equivalent preferred.
• Some undergraduate or graduate work in psychology, counseling, theology, or spirituality preferred.

Experience:

• One year of experience as an emotional/spiritual caregiver (Chaplain) in an acute care hospital setting, preferred.
• Has completed 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education and/or equivalent recognized or accredited training, i.e., Certified End of Life Counselor, Certified Spiritual Caregiver

License and Certifications:

• Certified as Supervisor in Training or Supervisor of Spiritual Caregivers/Chaplains
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire

Prerequisite Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in providing emotional/spiritual support to hospitalized patients
• Demonstrated competency in providing emotional/spiritual support to family and friends of hospitalized patients
• Ability to work/function well within the team concept required by the Chaplaincy Department and hospital patient care staff
• Displays positive work ethic and outstanding organizational skills.
• Able to function in fast paced environment.

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

• Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Directly supervise Chaplain Residents
• Co-facilitate weekly Chaplaincy Staff meetings and training sessions
• Provide some group supervision for MGH Chaplain Residents
• Coordinate the weekly scheduling of Chaplaincy coverage for the hospital
• Serve as the on call or on duty Chaplain for the hospital as needed

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Assist Coordinator of Chaplaincy Programs with some fundraising and public relations activities
• Assist Coordinator of Chaplaincy Programs with some recruitment and teaching activities
• Other duties as assigned

Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards: MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation: The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth's compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.