Staff Chaplain/Certified Education Training

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This position provides comprehensive emotional and spiritual services to patients and or caregivers, as well as all staff and physicians dealing with spiritual distress. Such services include making initial spiritual assessment, ongoing support, liaison with the spiritual community, and participation in overall bereavement assessment and follow-up. This position ministers to a diverse population and must be sensitive to all beliefs, cultural and ethnic heritage and spiritual history while addressing conflicts. The chaplain performs other duties as assigned and may be required to serve at other UC Davis sites as UC Davis Health needs warrant.

As a Chaplain Fellow, functions as a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) educator/mentor working towards certification as an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) certified educator. The Chaplain collaborates with other members of the Interdisciplinary team to provide education, participates in quality initiatives, and tracks chaplaincy activities data and outcomes. Provides coordination and support for the Volunteer Chaplains and serves as a member of the professional advisory group.

Apply By Date March 15, 2025 by 11:59PM; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• 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.
• 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).
• Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or its equivalent in relevant training/experience.
• Completion of at least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Experience in serving as a professional chaplain providing and applying current and dynamic spiritual care understandings and resources into practice.
• Experience in providing spiritual and emotional support to front-line staff, allied health students (as appropriate) and other health care team members.
• Experience and advanced knowledge in planning, implementing, and documenting a course of action involving patient care and other forms of spiritual care and guidance.
• Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams ensuring the highest quality of care in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families and providing expertise and resource on sensitive, unusual, complex and DEI cases.
• In-depth understanding of professionalism and collaboration; ability to independently perform the full range of responsibilities within the scope of spiritual care within an interdisciplinary team; demonstrated broad job knowledge; ability to analyze problems / issues of diverse scope and to determine solutions.
• Knowledge of a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, and of giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical setting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of delivering spiritual care and short-term counseling to patients and families in a clinical environment. Skill in providing spiritual support and guidance on the issues of death, dying, grief, loss, and disability.
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior; ability to assess lethality; and, ability to develop appropriate treatment plan.78. Ability to make independent clinical decisions in routine patient care matters.
• Knowledge of community resources and mandated reporting requirements for Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS) and domestic violence.
• Ability to identify one's own professional strengths and weaknesses and to engage in activities designed to enhance effectiveness and to make constructive use of feedback from peers, subordinates and supervisors.
• Ability to participate in advanced care planning discussions.
• Knowledge of legal implications for clinical practice.
• Basic knowledge of performance improvement and research process.
• Ability to represent the University, Patient Care Services (PCS), and Chaplaincy program in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Development/specialized Certification relating to the field of Chaplaincy/spiritual care (e.g., Palliative, bioethics, mental health).
• Experience as a chaplain in a Level I trauma center
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, the ability to assess lethality, and the ability to develop appropriate treatment plan.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - ACPE Certification & CPE Educator
• 40% - Chaplain Process and Practice
• 15% - Collaboration and Teamwork
• 5% - Professional Development and Accountability
  

Department Overview

To provide compassionate and effective (intensive and extensive) spiritual care and support with supportive presence to patients, their families, and staff with 24/7 coverage. Also to maintain Levels I, II, and Certified Educator CPE programs.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $2,375.20 - $4,176.00
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Annual Salary: 62,000 - $109,000
• Salary Grade: Grade 20
• UC Job Title: SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 3
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Contract
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: Davis II (HSP057)
• Union Representation: Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Never 0 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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