About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

The Chaplain is a professionally trained individual who provides inter-faith spiritual care, counseling, and guidance to patients, families and, as appropriate, City of Hope staff members. Chaplains provide expert spiritual assessments and care plans, which integrate a person’s existential, spiritual, and emotional well-being into medical plans, improve the quality of care and enhance patient experiences. Chaplains provide cultural competency education to medical teams, enabling ethical and respectful engagement with families whose religious or spiritual beliefs may complicate adherence to medical recommendations. Additionally, chaplains provide regularly programmed supportfront-lineline staff as well as impromptu debriefing and/or support to teams as needed. Mind-body therapies such as meditation, mindfulness, and other similar techniques have growing evidence of their benefit for cancer patients. These modalities have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain as well as improve sleep and overall quality of life. The mind-body clinician will provide guidance in this area both individually and in group settings. Helping staff learn these techniques has also shown benefits in reducing stress and building coping and resilience skills. This individual actively works, within a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal delivery of spiritual care and both participates in and occasionally leads performance improvement initiatives. It is expected that the individual who holds this position is able to actively participate with colleagues in constructive problem-solving, program development, as well as to create and facilitate innovative and impactful support programs for patients, caregivers and staff. The Chaplain & Mind-body clinician role will research best practices in wellness services such as meditation and mindfulness and will implement programs in line with COH standards. As part of the Department of Supportive Care medicine, the Chaplain will work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary team. The positions will support the growth and development of Chaplaincy services at Lennar Cancer Center and the affiliated orange county clinical network sites.  Staff will also be expected to actively participate in marketing, educational and group programs, program development and fundraising efforts, and outreach to patients, families, other City of Hope departments, and the community.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Masters in Divinity or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

2 years spiritual care counseling experience in hospital or hospice setting

Required Courses/Training:

4 units CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Preferred Education:

Masters in Divinity or equivalent and 4 units CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Pref. Certification/Licensure:

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

Preferred Experience:

Spiritual/Pastoral Counseling

Mind-body clinician 3 years

Clinical research experience, MS or PhD preferred

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.