Chaplain-Associate

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide pastoral care to patients, families and colleagues through routine visitation, crisis and bereavement support, and worship services.

The role includes on-call rotations, night and weekend coverage, and collaboration with the director of Pastoral Care to respond to spiritual needs across the facility.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience providing pastoral care through work in a church, previous service as a volunteer chaplain, or other related ministries.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to patients, families and colleagues through visitation, crisis and bereavement care, support activities, and worship services.
• Assist with educational events and worship services as part of the pastoral care program.
• Work during assigned shifts and on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

Job description

Overview

The associate chaplain projects God's love by providing pastoral care to patients, families and colleagues through routine and/or referral visitation, crisis and bereavement care, support activities, educational events, and worship services. These services are provdided during the staff member's assigned shift and on-call rotations for nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Staff members are subject to recall as needed. The position is under the general supervision and direction of the director of Pastoral Care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience

1 year experience in providing pastoral care through work in a church, previous service as a volunteer chaplain, or other related ministries.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferably including coursework in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.

Driver's License is required.