Chaplain Resident (Non-Exempt)

About the role

As a Chaplain Resident, you are part of a one-year training program to complete three units of ACPE CPE through Mercy CPE. Chaplain Residents collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver person-centered spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and caregivers in diverse clinical settings, integrating innovative technology that ensures consistency and accessibility throughout the full care continuum. Chaplain Residents reflect Mercy’s mission, values, and charisms, strengthening a modern spiritual care approach that honors our tradition while expanding the reach of spiritual care through emerging innovations.

Requirements

• Graduate theological education from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or education completed through a Catholic formation program that adheres to the standards of the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States.
• Completion of 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from one of the following accredited providers: Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (CPEi), College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP).
• 3 months of healthcare chaplaincy experience (can count CPE education).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate theological degree from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Skills

• Compassionate, skilled listener able to offer presence and emotional support in complex and sensitive situations.
• Effective collaborator with chaplains, caregivers, and visiting clergy.
• Awareness of group dynamics when identifying and supporting appropriate care recipients within groups.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems in responding effectively to trauma, crisis, and complex patient needs.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and dependability in meeting departmental expectations and maintaining boundaries.
• Able to identify and meet spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and caregivers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for electronic medical record documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
• Curiosity and learner mindset reflected in regular engagement with the reflection–action–reflection model.
• Theological knowledge that supports interfaith and ecumenical engagement.
• Exhibits a high level of flexibility, reliability, and readiness to respond to unplanned or urgent spiritual care needs.

Benefits

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