Job Information
Dignity Health Chaplain in San Francisco, California
Overview
St. Mary’s Medical Center has been caring for the health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by eight Sisters of Mercy from Ireland. It is an accredited not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. It is a full-service acute care facility with more than 575 physicians and 1100 employees who provide high-quality and affordable health care services to the Bay Area community.Home to advanced medical practices such as the nation’s first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory innovating orthopedic and spine surgery and comprehensive rehabilitation and a state-of-the-art cancer center. St. Mary’s Medical Center is one of San Francisco’s leading hospitals offering patients a full range of outpatient and inpatient services delivered with the human touch. Strategies and business development are centered on Oncology Services Cardiac Services and Orthopedics.
Responsibilities
Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients their families and staff.
3 years of pastoral experience preferred. Current certification for chaplaincy by the APC NACC preferred. 4 units of Clinical Pastor. M.Div. Degree or equivalent graduate theological educational Education accredited by the ACPE
Qualifications
3 years of pastoral experience preferred Minimum of 3-5 years combined experience in healthcare industry 1-2 years of experience with a minimum of 1 year in area of related field Complete annual safety training. Complete and maintain department specific training. Ability to provide spiritual care that respects diversity and differences including culture gender sexual orientation and spiritual/religious practices. Professional knowledge of belief systems and the behavioral sciences spiritual assessment bioethics and boundaries as related to the practice of pastoral care. Computer skills for word processing electronic charting and use of information systems. Priestly faculties authorized by Archdiocese of San Francisco. Current certification for chaplaincy by the NACC preferred.
Pay Range
$34.50 - $49.18 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.