Chaplain - Anderson and Clermont Hospitals

Mercy Health Partners; Batavia (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Chaplain II to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families in a healthcare setting. As a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, you will engage with diverse populations, addressing their spiritual needs with empathy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a related field and have completed Clinical Pastoral Education. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

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 is required.
• 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education completed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active listening

Clinical Pastoral Care

Crisis counseling

Communication

Teamwork

Pastoral Care

Organization Skills

Flexibility

Demonstrate Empathy

Religious Studies

Education

Master’s degree in Religious, Divinity, or Theology

Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Part-time - Required to pick up at Anderson and Clermont Hospitals

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain II 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.
• Provides for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• 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.
• Collaborates with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care.
• Provides effective pastoral skills and pastoral ministry by employing 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.
• Provides a specialized perspective at clinical care conferences while addressing the spiritual and emotional aspects of holistic care. Provides consultation for cases with significant relational, familial, religious, or cultural dynamics and engenders appropriate spiritual care outcomes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process.
• Provides appropriate spiritual interventions in end-of-life situations and crisis cases (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
• Coordinates delivery of pastoral care resources for complex patient care situations and collaborates with Departmental leaders in making appropriate referrals.
• Provides Advanced Care Planning consultations and elicits care preferences including Advanced Medical Directives documentation.
• Professionally communicates clinically relevant information in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) benefitting interdisciplinary care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adheres to the policies of the Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) as a Catholic healthcare organization.
• Available for 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:

• Master’s degree in related field such as Religious, Divinity, or Theology (required).
• Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred).

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required).

Experience:

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

Skills & Abilities:

• Active listening
• Apply Ethical Practices
• Clinical Pastoral Care
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Crisis counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Demonstrate Empathy
• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills
• Healthcare Ethics
• Human Relations
• Interfaith Dialogue
• Ministering to diverse populations
• Organization Skills
• Pastoral Care
• Pastoral Counseling
• Pastoral Ministries
• Pastoral Theology
• Planning
• Presentation Skills
• Public Relations
• Relationship building
• Religious Studies
• Spiritual Care
• Spiritual Care Assessments
• Spiritual Support
• Teamwork
• Theological Reflection
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Facilitation of theological reflections
• Medical Ethics
• Catholic Social Teaching
• Ability to lead and coordinate prayer and worship services
• Ability to teach an understanding of diverse theology and ecclesiology

Training:

None

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

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 Employers, 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].