Chaplain

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a PRN Pastoral Care professional to respond to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff. You will participate in a multidisciplinary care team and support patients during crisis situations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and one CPE unit, plus at least one year of related experience. The schedule is on-demand with a fixed plan and no on-call requirement beyond assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one CPE unit required.
• One year of experience in pastoral services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Meets the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families through assessment and support.
• Collaborates with the care team to balance workload and meet departmental goals.
• Responds to physician referrals and provides timely spiritual care.
• Maintains a safe environment by reporting safety risks.
• Provides crisis intervention and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Covers on-call shifts as assigned.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's + CPE

Job description

It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters – every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you\’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

• Department: Pastoral Services
• Schedule: AS NEEDED. Work Schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours of either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• There is no on-call requirement.
• The schedule is fixed.

Job Summary

Responds to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, family members, and fellow employees. Participates in a multidisciplinary care team.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Meets the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/families through timely assessment, intervention, and communication.
• As measured by employee satisfaction, collaborates with co-workers to accomplish departmental goals and offers assistance to balance workload.
• Contributes to the satisfaction of the medical staff by responding to physician referrals in the same day they are received.
• Contributes to a safe environment by reporting all safety/security risks.
• Intervenes in crisis situations to provide support in navigating the initial spiritual and emotional issues for patients, families and co-workers.
• Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department by following policies and procedures, working efficiently, and reporting needed changes.
• Covers on call shifts as assigned.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree and one CPE unit required.

Experience

• One year experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None.

Department

8471000037 Pastoral Care

Work Shift

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.