Staff On-Call Rabbi

As Staff on-call rabbi you will provide religious and spiritual care services to patients, families, and staff of Jewish faith. Assist the department with Jewish Holiday celebrations and resources as requested. Assists in developing and maintaining relations with the Jewish community and providing emergency coverage for Rabbinic requests. Participates in ethical decision-making process with patients, families, and staff when requested. Provides Jewish religious consultation and education of hospital staff and CPE students at both RR UCLA MC and UCLA MC, SM as requested.

Salary Range: $28.30 - $54.74 / hour

• Ordination from a CHEA-member accredited Jewish Seminary
• One (1) unit of CPE completed at ACPE-accredited program
• Graduate level theological degree from CHEA-member accredited school
• Ability to articulate spiritual assessments of pts./families; and interest in, and knowledge of, spiritual concerns and practices
• Experience in chaplaincy or hospital setting
• Strong pastoral counseling skills, especially for bereavement
• Sensitivity to diverse religious, cultural, and social backgrounds
• Ability to provide compassionate spiritual assessments and care
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and adaptable in crisis situations
• Openness to learning and engaging in interfaith, multicultural, and hospital ministry
• Knowledge of medical practices, ethical issues, and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Foreign language skills preferred