Evaluates spiritual needs, provides intervention, documents outcomes, and devises a plan of care, and collaborate with clinical team in goals of care discussions. Provides worship leadership, including sacramental ministry as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary initiatives on clinical units. Orients, mentors, assess clinical competencies in partnership and under the supervision of ACPE Certified Educators for Chaplain Fellowship educational appointees enrolled in the ACPE accredited progra... more details
The Sr Chaplain in the department of Spiritual Care and Education at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides for the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, their families, and staff and participates as mentor with clinical spiritual education programs and activities as a member of the interdisciplinary team at our Houston Area Locations.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of paid clinical Chaplain experience and be a Board Certified Chaplain.
This person will provide pastoral care and support to our patients and staff members in our Houston Area outpatient locations, including The Woodlands, West Houston, League City, and Sugarland.The schedule will be Monday-Friday day shift, with no nights or weekends required.
The Department of Spiritual Care and Education at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides spiritual care to patients, caregivers, and staff through assessment, intervention, education, and research. They care for patients and families throughout their continuum of care at their bedside, by receiving prayer requests, leading support groups, and providing bereavement care to offer support and resources to families of patients who have passed away.We offer programs to support the spiritual well-being of MD Anderson faculty and staff members as well, including offering regular worship services, intercessory prayer, sacramental ministry and pastoral support. Our chapels and prayer rooms are open to anyone seeking solace through prayer and meditation.
MD Anderson offers our employees: - Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week - Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage - Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals - Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs - Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service - Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans - Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program - Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts - Fertility benefits - State of Texas longevity pay - Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Sr Chaplains relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation’s top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.”MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Essential Job Functions: Evaluates spiritual needs, provides intervention, documents outcomes, and devises a plan of care, and collaborate with clinical team in goals of care discussions. Provides worship leadership, including sacramental ministry as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary initiatives on clinical units. Orients, mentors, assess clinical competencies in partnership and under the supervision of ACPE Certified Educators for Chaplain Fellowship educational appointees enrolled in the ACPE accredited programs.
EDUCATION: Required:Graduate level theological degree from a college, university or theological school.
EXPERIENCE: Required:At least two years of experience as professional chaplain or spiritual care educator.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Required:Certified Educator Candidate Status from ACPE -OR- Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains/BCCI, Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains or other COMISS certifying organizations.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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