Chaplain - As Needed

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Maryland is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and staff across its facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have experience in healthcare ministry, demonstrating strong communication and decision-making skills to handle sensitive situations. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and participation in hospital initiatives, including leading prayer opportunities and addressing ethical concerns within a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive health, prescription, vision, and dental benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off and company paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mental Health resources

Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts on insurance and Verizon plans

Rewards and Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Must complete four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• One year of experience in healthcare ministry required.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Leads religious/prayer services and rituals.
• Serves as on-call chaplain for 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Effective communication

Decision making

Coping under stress

Education

Master’s degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, pastoral ministry, or spirituality

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Epic

Job description

Summary

Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families/loved ones and staff in all areas of Mercy Medical Center and to other designated areas of Mercy Health Services. Provides group prayer opportunities. Represents Pastoral Care in institutional initiatives.

Responsibilities

License Requirements: N/A • Certification Requirements: Certification required as recognized by the Spiritual Care Collaborative of APC, NACC, CAPPE/ACPEP and NAJC within 2 years of hire. • Age Specific Care Provided For: Neo-natal Pediatrics Adolescents Adults Geriatrics • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ••• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel ••• Microsoft Outlook ••• Meditech (if applicable to position) ••• Epic (if applicable to position) ••• Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. • Other Requirements: Pastoral theology that is both contemporary and functional and integrated into professional practice. Must be familiar with and able to facilitate Medical/ethical issues within the guidelines of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services. Current theology, ecclesiology, spiritual and sacramental practices within the Roman Catholic tradition as well as other traditions. An awareness of, and ability to articulate ways in which their feelings, attitudes, values and assumptions affect their ministries. Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crisis situations and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of challenges. Ability to use spiritual assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in the clinical setting. Understanding of the ways in which psycho-social dynamics and cultural/ethnic differences affect pastoral care practices. Ability to initiate, deepen and terminate pastoral relationships. Skills in utilizing pastoral perspective and competence in a variety of functions, such as worship, teaching, administration, and team building. Skills in facilitating decision-making based on an understanding of religious heritage, theological values, behavioral sciences, networking, system thinking, ethical principles, and the individual’s own values. Evidence of understanding the operational systems in the clinical setting. Ability to function as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team. Facility in communicating with other disciplines through use of referral systems, chart entries, and other mechanisms in the clinical setting. Spiritual assessment and appropriate referrals Advance Directive education and Ethical consults Leadership of religious/prayer services and rituals Appropriate and Timely Documentation Must be willing to serve as on-call chaplain as needed (nights/weekends included) to assure provision of 24/7 pastoral coverage.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Master’s degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, pastoral ministry, or spirituality is required.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education are required.
• One year of healthcare ministry required.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements:
• N/A

• Certification Requirements:
• Certification required as recognized by the Spiritual Care Collaborative of APC, NACC, CAPPE/ACPEP and NAJC within 2 years of hire.

• Age Specific Care Provided For:
• Neo-natal
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Meditech (if applicable to position)
• Epic (if applicable to position)
• Performance Manager/NetLearning
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Other Requirements:
• Pastoral theology that is both contemporary and functional and integrated into professional practice.
• Must be familiar with and able to facilitate Medical/ethical issues within the guidelines of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services.
• Current theology, ecclesiology, spiritual and sacramental practices within the Roman Catholic tradition as well as other traditions.
• An awareness of, and ability to articulate ways in which their feelings, attitudes, values and assumptions affect their ministries.
• Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crisis situations and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of challenges.
• Ability to use spiritual assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in the clinical setting.
• Understanding of the ways in which psycho-social dynamics and cultural/ethnic differences affect pastoral care practices.
• Ability to initiate, deepen and terminate pastoral relationships.
• Skills in utilizing pastoral perspective and competence in a variety of functions, such as worship, teaching, administration, and team building.
• Skills in facilitating decision-making based on an understanding of religious heritage, theological values, behavioral sciences, networking, system thinking, ethical principles, and the individual’s own values.
• Evidence of understanding the operational systems in the clinical setting.
• Ability to function as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Facility in communicating with other disciplines through use of referral systems, chart entries, and other mechanisms in the clinical setting.
• Spiritual assessment and appropriate referrals
• Advance Directive education and Ethical consults
• Leadership of religious/prayer services and rituals
• Appropriate and Timely Documentation
• Must be willing to serve as on-call chaplain as needed (nights/weekends included) to assure provision of 24/7 pastoral coverage.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.