Chaplain Resident Program - Aug 2026

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

• Fulfills CPE requirements; continues professional development of behavior-based competencies in the delivery of spiritual care services.
• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff. This includes weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing, and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Works with the Professional Chaplain, the "Mentor," in providing spiritual care within interdisciplinary teams.
• Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering spiritual support and counseling to patients and families.
• Partners with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and staff. They form an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and enrich care.
• Properly documents spiritual care and pastoral assessments and care within the EPIC templates.
• Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care.

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the methods and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Relational and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to counsel people during periods of stress.
• Ability to passionately participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team.
• Ability to continue pastoral professional development.
• Enroll in or complete a Master's degree in theology or a related field at an accredited institution preferred.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!