• Job Description

  Req#: 84842BR

  Job Summary

  Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, their families and staff, including exploration of issues that are of meaning and value and/or issues causing moral or spiritual distress. Serves as a bridge to the patient's religious/spiritual community and/or congregation and to appropriate religious/spiritual leaders. Fosters conversation and clarification on cultural, ethical, religious, and other topics/dynamics that can affect patient care, family interactions, and staff performance. Facilitates and nurtures religious rituals and spiritual practices as needed by patients, families and staff and provides spiritual counseling and guidance to enable the integration of beliefs, attitudes and responses inherent to well-being in the clinical setting.

  The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

  Applies acquired skills and professional clinical applications concepts for small to medium sized projects of moderate scope. Operates independently within defined scope of responsibilities.

  The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

  Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

  The salary range for this position is $69,900 - $104,900 (Annual Rate).

  To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

  Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Religious Studies, Divinity or Theology required or equivalent in relevant training/experience. Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at an ACPE accredited healthcare center.
  • One year as a Chaplain in a hospital setting; pediatric preferred. Ordination or Commission in a religious community and/or meets ecclesiastical endorsement for healthcare ministry.
  • Ability to successfully navigate diverse lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values with cultural humility.
  • Ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Professional Chaplains and in keeping with that which is required for Board Certification with one of the following national chaplain organizations: APC, NACC, NAJC, ACPE, and CASC.
  • Technical Knowledge: Ability to chart in, utilize for information gathering and navigate patient’s electronic medical records. Basic computer and mobile device skills.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Travel: Must have the ability to orient and work at all inpatient locations
  • Sit: Up to 6 hours/day
  • Stand/Walk: Up to 6 hours
  • Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours
  • Reach: Up to 6 hours
  • Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs
  • Lift/Push/Pull: 25 lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment
  • This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instructions.
  • The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

  Preferred Qualifications

  N/A

  License/Certification

  Certification by a national chaplain’s organization (APC, NACC, NAJC, ACPE, and CASC) or eligibility with completion within 18 months of employment

  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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

  Organization

  Health

  Job Code and Payroll Title

  004132 SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2

  Job Category

  Spiritual / Religious

  Bargaining Unit

  99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

  Employee Class

  Per Diem

  Percentage

  %

  Location

  Oakland, CA

  Campus

  Benioff Children's Hospital

  Work Style

  Fully On-Site

  Shift

  Variable

  Shift Length

  Variable

• About the company

  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a public land-grant research university in San Francisco, California. It is part of the University of California system and it is dedicated entirely to health science. It is a major center of medical and biological research and teaching.

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