Chaplain I

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a hospital chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling to patients, families, associates, medical staff, and visitors. The role requires a Master’s degree in Divinity or Theology and 1–3 years of hospital chaplain experience.

Preferred certifications include board-certified chaplains from IC, NAJC, or NAC. The chaplain will work with diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, demonstrating compassionate listening and spiritual guidance in

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Divinity or Theology required.
• Hospital chaplain experience 1–3 years required.
• Board certification(s) preferred (e.g., Jewish/Catholic/Religious Chaplain certifications).
• Functional knowledge of major faiths and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care and/or counseling to patients, family members, Associates and Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and professional competency.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Skills

Religious knowledge

Counseling skills

Active listening

Cross-cultural competence

Education

Master's Degree Divinity

Master's Degree Theology

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.Provides pastoral care and/or counseling to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff and visitors associated with Methodist Healthcare – Memphis Hospitals. Provides spiritual care by seeking to understand the relationship between faith, illness, and the feelings and thoughts that motivate healthy and meaningful use of each person's beliefs and attitudes. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.A Brief OverviewProvides pastoral care and/or counseling to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff and visitors associated with Methodist Healthcare – Memphis Hospitals. Provides spiritual care by seeking to understand the relationship between faith, illness, and the feelings and thoughts that motivate healthy and meaningful use of each person's beliefs and attitudes. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.What you will doProvides pastoral care and/or counseling to patients, family members and visitors.Provides pastoral care and/or counseling to Associates and Medical Staff.Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.Education/Formal Training RequirementsRequired - Master's Degree DivinityRequired - Master's Degree TheologyWork Experience RequirementsRequired - Hospital Chaplain 1-3 yearsLicenses and Certifications RequirementsPreferred - Board Certified Jewish Chaplain - National Association of Jewish ChaplainsPreferred - Board Certified Catholic Chaplain - National Association of Catholic ChaplainsPreferred - Board Certified Chaplain - IC - Board of Chaplaincy Certification Incorporated CommissionKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesFunctional knowledge of the religious principles of major faiths.Ability to work effectively with persons of diverse religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds.Skill and proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles and professional techniques in the field of chaplaincy.Ability to listen, understand, and minister to the specific spiritual needs of persons in crisis.Supervision Provided by this PositionThere are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.Physical DemandsThe physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.Must have good balance and coordination.The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.