Chaplain I PRN/As Needed

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 our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
• Be self-reflective about work.
• Respond with respect, graciousness, kindness, and spiritual comfort.
• 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.
• Advocate for patient, family member, or co-worker when the need arises.
• Use computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.

Requirements

• 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 (see worksheet Guide to Determining Applicable CPE & Certification Programs for New Chaplain Hires) or equivalent experience (see worksheet Guide to Determining Applicable Work Experience for New Chaplain Hires). 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.

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.
• Is a career ladder candidate.

Benefits

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