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Chaplain - Per Diem

Spiritual Care

Per Diem

87560BR

Job Summary

Applies acquired skills and experience as a spiritual care specialist to respond to the spiritual needs of patients and their families, faculty, staff, allied health students (as appropriate), and other health care team members.

Note : The hourly rate of pay is $43.94 / hr. We do not offer any benefits for this part-time per diem role. Also, this position is represented by University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE), a labor union. UPTE is affiliated with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The rate of pay and benefits may change.

Department Description

UCSF Health's Department of Spiritual Care Services provides spiritual and emotional support to adult and pediatric patients, their loved ones, and UCSF faculty, staff, and students at three clinical campuses (Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay, and Mount Zion). Our department is one of the largest in the Western U.S. and has been an integral part of UCSF's service and teaching mission since the early 1960's. Chaplains are trusted and valued members of interdisciplinary teams in both inpatient and outpatient contexts, and our CPE program is distinctive for its creative and wide-ranging approach to helping people learn the art of spiritual caregiving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or four years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) or more years of directly related experience.
• Completion of at least one (1) unit and preferably four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by the ACPE : The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education.
• Working knowledge of the clinical environment and of the counseling and behavioral practices used in providing spiritual care to patients and family members.
• Working knowledge of a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, and of giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical setting.
• Working knowledge of the ethical and confidentiality issues involved with clinical chaplaincy.
• Flexibility and adaptability to remain calm and deal effectively with changing situations involving crises and stress.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with and accept people of diverse beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and health conditions, as well as with colleagues on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency, and a working understanding of medical records.
• Working knowledge of spiritual assessment models, solid spiritual assessment skills, and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, spiritual assessments of patients and families to the health care team.
• Ability to establish connections with key persons quickly and function well in crisis / trauma situations, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, sensitivity, and command when needed.
• Excellent spiritual care judgment and triage skills.
• The ability to work in San Francisco at our Parnassus Heights location. Note : All travel costs and / or parking fees are the responsibility of the employee.

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004966 SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2 - HX

Job Category

Spiritual / Religious

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

20%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours