About the role#
The Chaplain Intern participates in the accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at Houston Methodist. This role involves a mix of classroom education and individual supervised learning. You will work under the guidance of a Certified Educator and be mentored by a staff Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and employees.
What you'll do#
- Provide spiritual care support to patients, family members, employees, and physicians.
- Collaborate with the patient care team by communicating patient information and participating in interprofessional rounds.
- Assist with initial patient screenings and assessments to help develop care plans.
- Provide crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Document all patient visits and spiritual care services in the medical record.
- Prepare reports and summaries to meet CPE program requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- A bachelor’s degree or graduate level theological degree from an accredited school is preferred.
- One year of membership in a faith or belief group.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
- Skills to function safely and professionally in a clinical learning environment.
- Majors such as Philosophy, Psychology, Nursing, or Public Health are relevant to this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid, part-time internship.
- On-call availability may be required during emergencies.
About Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist operates as a nonprofit health system and academic medical center based in Texas. Founded in 1919, the organization manages eight hospitals and a research institute across the Greater Houston area. It provides a range of services including emergency care, imaging, and outpatient facilities. The system employs over 32,000 people.
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