Ada - Chaplain I - PRN

MHM Support Services; Idaho; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Strong pastoral team

Job summary

Mercy seeks a hospital chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role emphasizes compassionate presence, listening, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support whole-person healing.

Qualified candidates will have a theology-related degree and CPE or equivalent; experience with patients in ministry settings is preferred. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven work environment that values spiritual care and community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent; up to year to complete if using equivalency.
• Experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical team to support holistic patient well-being.
• Uphold Mercy Service Standards and advocate for patient dignity in all interactions.

Skills

Compassion & respect

Communication skills

Whole-person ministry

Self-reflection

Emotional resilience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology/Ministry/Divinity

CPE unit or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate in meeting the health needs of the community. 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. Position Details: Education: 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. Licensure: None. Experience: Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity. Certifications: In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.

Other:

• 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.
• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.
• Ability to 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.
• Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises.
• Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.

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

Preferred Other:

• 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.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers 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. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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