Staff Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Mission (Full Time) - 8316
About the Role
St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full-time Staff Chaplain who, under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Care and Mission, provides ministry in a healthcare setting to patients, families, and staff. The Chaplain makes tangible God’s grace and presence amid their circumstances, offering a place of safety free of judgment, prejudice, and discord. Through active listening and affirmation, the Chaplain journeys with individuals as they share their stories, helping them discover how God has manifested in their unique paths.
The Chaplain assists in integrating spiritual and emotional issues arising from health crises, fostering recognition of the Divine within those situations. They encourage those they minister to seek new insights of self and a deeper God consciousness. Additionally, the Chaplain plays a broader role in education and leadership, nurturing the heart and soul of the healthcare organization while embodying the Center’s core values and mission through spirituality aligned with God’s Word.
The Chaplain shapes and addresses holistic needs, creating an environment that supports the healing of body, mind, and spirit—a cornerstone of St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Provide ministry to patients, families, and staff in a healthcare setting, offering spiritual support and presence.
- Create a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals to share their stories and experiences.
- Journey with patients and families through active listening and affirmation, helping them explore their spiritual and emotional needs.
- Assist in integrating spiritual and emotional issues arising from health crises, fostering recognition of the Divine in their circumstances.
- Encourage individuals to seek deeper self-awareness and God consciousness.
- Engage in education and leadership initiatives that nurture the spiritual well-being of the healthcare organization.
- Embody and promote the core values and mission of St. Mary’s Medical Center through daily actions and spirituality aligned with God’s Word.
- Shape an environment that supports holistic healing of body, mind, and spirit.