Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs.
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death.
The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.
Essential Functions :
Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.
Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis’ (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
24 / 7 call with expectations for holidays / weekends
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education :
Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies
Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications :
Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required)
One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred)
Experience :
Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (preferred)
Completion of lay ministry or in the ordination process. (Required)
Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his / her own faith / spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry. (Required)
Training :
Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment (required)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w / AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
S cheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Department :
Pastoral Care - St. Anne
Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,