WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  A completed ACPE application, an admission interview with a qualified interviewer, either graduation from high school/completion of GED or ordination by a religious/spiritual tradition or commission to function in spiritual care by an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE. and

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree From a CHEA recognized program preferred. and
  One (1) unit of ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) credit.

JOB DUTIES

• Responds for emergencies, traumas, deaths, code blues, end-of-life decisions, ethical conflicts, crisis, and disasters within 30 minutes of request.
• Assesses patient needs for spiritual support and provides necessary services and interventions. Assists with family conflicts and personal relationships for patients, guests and staff.
• Coordinates pre-surgery and surgery support to patients and guests and provides routine patient visitation.
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts, department logs, and hospital reporting systems. Communicates between department staff to ensure continuous service of patient needs.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings.
• Provides spiritual support resources appropriate to developmental, emotional and psychological needs of patients, guest and staff.
• Administers to sacramental needs of patients, guests and staff. Facilitates contacting patient’s own clergy. Provides worship opportunities for patients, guests and staff.
• Serves as advocate and educational resource spiritual and ethical concerns for patients, guest and staff.
• Participates in on-going professional development including supervision, spiritual direction, continuing education and retreats.
• Provides consultation service to staff on specific patient needs. Provides referral to outside resources for additional support and counseling in collaboration with social work, nursing, and /or other members of health care team.
• Provides education to staff on utilization of Spiritual Care, ethics, Advance Directives, and other needs as requested. Provides community education as requested. Networks with area religious congregations. Assists with training of new intern, supplemental, and volunteer chaplains.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Spiritual Care area. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the field of Spiritual Care by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and participating fully in the CPE educational process and integrating knowledge gained into current work practices.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.