Chaplain I (Non-Exempt)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – Support Services – Other Allied Health – PRN, Part-time

About the Role

Pastoral Services assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness, injury, or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience in lieu of the degree in addition to the required experience.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent experience. If equivalent experience, the candidate has up to one year to complete the unit.
• Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.
• Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
• Ability to be self-reflective about work.
• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness, and spiritual comfort.
• Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services resulting in high patient satisfaction.
• Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
• Advocates for patient, family member, or co-worker when the need arises.
• Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some master's level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity, or related field.
• Two units of CPE.
• Current healthcare or military chaplaincy experience.
• Where needed, language skills or experience with specific patient groups served.
• Sensitivity to and respect for various religions.
• Knowledge in areas of pastoral theology, medical ethics, spirituality, death and dying, and crisis intervention.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers a supportive environment where your voice matters. Join a caring, collaborative team and help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.