What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain - Behavioral Health position at TGH Behavioral Health Hospital?
*Chaplain - Behavioral Health*
Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tampa, Florida to build a career that touches lives.
Benefits:
- Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
- Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
- 6 paid holidays for full time employees
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
What you will do in this role:
- Uses knowledge of different faiths to meet various religious beliefs/needs, lead prayers, and answer spiritual questions.
- Actively provides delivery of spiritual support and guidance to patients/families.
- Protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Acts as a liaison between the hospital and community.
- Keeps records of pastoral/spiritual activities to communicate with other members of the department and administration as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in religion, divinity, or theology; Master’s degree preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience as a clergy or chaplain.
- Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
- License: Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours.
