Associate Chaplain-SGH
 Presbyterian Healthcare Services | |
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 United States, New Mexico, Socorro | |
 May 15, 2026 | |
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Location Address: 1202 Highway 60 Socorro, NM 87801-3914Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $20.37 Maximum Offer $31.12 Now Hiring: Associate Chaplain-SGHSummary: An individual trained in basic spiritual care assessments and interventions. Completes basic spiritual care assessments and care delivery to patients, families and associates. Assists individuals with the integration of spiritual and cultural traditions into the plan of care. Offers basic support and counseling during crisis and non-crisis events. Is inclusive of individuals of all faiths and no faith; works to facilitate communication between individuals and their faith communities. Refers complex cases and ethical issues to a staff or clinical chaplain. Type of Opportunity: PRN Job Exempt: No Job is based: Socorro General Hospital Work Shift: Days (United States of America)Responsibilities: *Assess, provide and documents effective spiritual care to patients, families and associates including listening, counseling and prayer.*Supports individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds; advocates for patient needs, values, and goals in the care process. *Provides calming support for individuals in crisis, undergoing procedures, facing end-of-life decisions and traumatic events. *Proactively participates in interdisciplinary delivery of holistic patient care services through rounding, departmental meetings and family conferences to promote optimal and realistic goals and outcomes. *Responds to patients, families and associates with ethical decision-making, values and discernment makes. *Participates and leads spiritual care groups. *Assists with the implementation of advanced directives. *Seeks consultation from staff or clinical chaplains if uncertain on how to respond to patient needs. *Leads worship and administers sacraments in accordance with personal faith tradition and denominational approval as appropriate. *Coordinates spiritual connections with pastors and spiritual care advisors in the community as requested. *Participates in department meetings, organizational sponsored programs and educational secessions as requested. *Consistently follows policies, procedures and approved practices. *Incorporates all patient safety protocols and initiatives to optimize a safe patient environment. *Maintains patient confidentiality of personal, medical information. *Uses information technology and various electronic systems to assess, document and communicate patient care and work. *Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: *Bachelors Degree required. Theological or Healthcare care education preferred.*Equivalencies for the undergraduate and/or graduate level theological degree would be acceptable for faith traditions that do not offer degrees. Declaration and documentation of equivalencies are required. *Must be involved with a recognized faith group. *Training in pastoral ministry and/or hospital chaplaincy. Ecclesiastical endorsement preferred. *One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent preferred. *Must attend CISM training at least every two years. UPDATED 2/6/25 All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits. Wellness Why work at Presbyterian? About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | |