About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY: Chaplain Resident CPE, under the supervision of the CPE Educator and Manager will provide spiritual care to patients, families and staff of Harris Health System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Master's Degree or equivalent, M.Div. preferred. 1 previous CPE unit preferred;
2. Work Experience (Years and Area): Pastoral, congregational or chaplaincy experience preferred.
3. Equipment Operated: Computer, telephone, pager.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Check Applicable Areas)
1. Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports)

2. Other Skills:

Analytical Medical Terms Statistical P.C. MS Word MS Excel

3. Advanced Education:

Bachelor's Degree Major: any

Master's Degree Major: M.Div. preferred

4. Work Schedule: Weekends Flexible Overtime Travel On Call

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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