Chaplain 3 - Pastoral Care - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Chaplain III to join their team. This role involves providing spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families, ensuring that diverse religious needs are met with respect and understanding. As a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to enhance patient well-being. The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, board certification, and significant pastoral experience. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity and compassion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field required; CPE units and board certification required.
• Three years of experience as a Chaplain in healthcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Skills

Active listening

Crisis counseling

Clinical Pastoral Care

Communication

Collaboration

Demonstrate Empathy

Pastoral Care

Spiritual Support

Teamwork

Theological Reflection

Education

Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies or Theology

Master's degree in Divinity

Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Chaplain III – St. Charles Hospital

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain III 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:

1. Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
2. Provides for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
3. Ministers to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provides basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
4. Collaborates with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care.
5. Provides effective pastoral ministry by employing, in addition to basic pastoral skills, advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, including but not limited to, emotional processing, reframing for meanings and perspectives, and facilitation of deeper theological and personal reflections.
6. Demonstrates proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process.

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:

1. Master’s degree in related field such as Pastoral Studies, or Theology (required)
2. Master's degree in Divinity (preferred)
3. Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

1. Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required)
2. Required to have Board certification by one of these professional certifying organizations: National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Association of Professional Chaplains, Association of Jewish Chaplains, Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Association of Pastoral Counselors
3. Advanced certification in specialty area of Chaplaincy, Ethics or an equivalent (preferred)
4. ACPE Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) (preferred)

Experience:

1. Three years of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting (required)
2. Ecclesial endorsement from church body to be involved in hospital ministry (required)
3. Completion of lay ministry or the ordination process (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis
2. Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system
3. Active listening
4. Apply Ethical Practices
5. Clinical Pastoral Care
6. Collaboration
7. Communication
8. Crisis counseling
9. Crisis Intervention
10. Demonstrate Empathy
11. Flexibility
12. Good interpersonal skills
13. Healthcare Ethics
14. Human Relations
15. Interfaith Dialogue
16. Ministering to diverse populations
17. Organization Skills
18. Pastoral Care
19. Pastoral Counseling
20. Pastoral Ministries
21. Pastoral Theology
22. Planning
23. Presentation Skills
24. Public Relations
25. Relationship building
26. Religious Studies
27. Spiritual Care
28. Spiritual Care Assessments
29. Spiritual Support
30. Teamwork
31. Theological Reflection
32. Verbal Communication
33. Written Communication
34. Facilitation of theological reflections
35. Medical Ethics
36. Catholic Social Teaching
37. Ability to lead and coordinate prayer and worship services
38. Ability to teach an understanding of diverse theology and ecclesiology
39. Leadership
40. Publish Content
41. Knowledge of Advanced Medical Directives
42. Content Development
43. Moral Philosophy
44. Moral Values
45. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

1. Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
2. Prescription drug coverage
3. Flexible spending accounts
4. Life insurance w/AD&D
5. Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
6. Paid time off
7. Educational Assistance
8. And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Pastoral Care - Mercy St. Charles

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].