Chaplain / Spiritual Care Specialist - Per Diem
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. Must be willing to work at any UCSF location as needed and directed.
Note: The hourly rate of pay is $41.85, and no benefits will be provided for this part-time per diem role. 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 equivalent experience (four years), and two (2) additional years of directly related experience.
- Completion of at least one (1) unit and preferably 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by ACPE: the Standard for Spiritual Care & 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.
- Written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency, and 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 pastoral judgment and triage skills.
- Ability to work onsite at various UCSF San Francisco locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or its equivalent in relevant training/ experience.
- Ordination or commissioning by one's faith group to serve as a religious leader and endorsement or official recognition by that faith group to function as a chaplain.
- Eligible for certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) preferred
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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. Job Code and Payroll Title 004132 SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2 Job Category Spiritual / Religious Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Additional Shift Details M-F |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jul 22, 2025