Chaplain I PRN/As Needed

About the role

Pastoral Services assists patients, families, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during times of illness, injury, or stress. This position is committed to serving all individuals, regardless of their beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Visiting the sick in a ministry capacity
• Ministering to the spiritual, social, and emotional needs of patients, families, and personnel
• Working independently and cooperatively with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services
• Responding with respect, grace, kindness, and spiritual comfort
• Advocating for patients, family members, or colleagues when necessary
• Using 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 (CPE) or equivalent experience (if equivalent experience, the candidate has up to one year to complete the unit)
• Licensure: None
• Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity

Qualifications

• Education: Some Master's level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field
• Two units of CPE
• Licensure: None
• Experience: Current healthcare or military chaplaincy experience
• Certifications: None

Skills

• 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
• Able to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team
• Ability to work in emotional and stressful situations

Benefits

At Mercy, you'll enjoy outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.