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SPIRITUAL CARE HC

University of California - San Francisco
63,700 - 136,100
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
Involves the facilitation and nurturing of personal religious rituals and spiritual practices for patients, their families, staff, faculty, allied health students (as applicable), and other health care team members. Provides spiritual care and emotional support, including exploration of issues that are of meaning and value and / or issues causing moral or spiritual distress to patients, their families, staff, and others. Serves as a bridge to patient's spiritual or religious community or congregation and to appropriate clergy or religious / spiritual leaders. Offers education and fosters conversation and clarification on cultural, ethical, religious, and other topics / dynamics that can affect patient care, family interactions, and staff performance. Required Qualifications Previous experience (1-3 years) as a healthcare chaplain, post supervised training, or equivalentAdvanced chaplaincy judgment, triage and trauma informed skills.Fullknowledge of principles and practices of delivering spiritual care and short-term counseling to patients and families in a clinical environment. Skilled at providing spiritual support and guidance on the issues of death, dying, grief, loss, and disability.Thorough knowledge of a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, and of giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical settingThorough knowledge of the ethical and confidentiality issues involved clinical chaplaincy.Flexibility and adaptability to remain calm, and deal effectively with changing situations involving crises and stress.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and accept people of diverse beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and health conditions.Ability to work independently with patients and families, while also participating in the healthcare team providing coordinated care.Thorough organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.Thorough knowledge of spiritual assessment models, solid spiritual assessment skills, and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, spiritual assessments of patients / families to the health care teamDemonstrated ability to establish connections with key people quickly and function well in crisis / trauma situations, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, sensitivity, and command when neededDemonstrated skill in assessing and meeting the needs of an acute inpatient psychiatric setting-direct work with patients individually and groups, collaboration with interdisciplinary staffExcellent communication skills with patients, families, interdisciplinary colleagues, learners, and spiritual counseling skills.Bachelor's degree in related areas and / or equivalent experienceMaster's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or its equivalent in relevant training and graduate level experienceCompletion of at least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by ACPE: the Standard for Spiritual Care and Education Preferred Qualifications N/A About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. 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 here. 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. Salary Information 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. 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 Previous experience (1-3 years) as a healthcare chaplain, post supervised training, or equivalent Advanced chaplaincy judgment, triage and trauma informed skills. Full knowledge of principles and practices of delivering spiritual care and short-term counseling to patients and families in a clinical environment. Skilled at providing spiritual support and guidance on the issues of death, dying, grief, loss, and disability. Thorough knowledge of a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, and of giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical setting Thorough knowledge of the ethical and confidentiality issues involved clinical chaplaincy. Flexibility and adaptability to remain calm, and deal effectively with changing situations involving crises and stress. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and accept people of diverse beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and health conditions. Ability to work independently with patients and families, while also participating in the healthcare team providing coordinated care. Thorough organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills. Thorough knowledge of spiritual assessment models, solid spiritual assessment skills, and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, spiritual assessments of patients / families to the health care team Demonstrated ability to establish connections with key people quickly and function well in crisis / trauma situations, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, sensitivity, and command when needed Demonstrated skill in assessing and meeting the needs of an acute inpatient psychiatric setting-direct work with patients individually and groups, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff Excellent communication skills with patients, families, interdisciplinary colleagues, learners, and spiritual counseling skills. Bachelor's degree in related areas and / or equivalent experience Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or its equivalent in relevant training and graduate level experience Completion of at least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by ACPE: the Standard for Spiritual Care and Education Preferred Qualifications N/A Certifications Endorsement, ordination, commissioning or official recognition by one's affiliation group to function as a professional chaplain. Maintains good standing in affiliation group.