Chaplain I: Acute Care Spiritual Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Chaplain I to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff at St. Joseph Warren Hospital under the Director of Mission or Spiritual Care.

The role integrates with a multidisciplinary team to offer emotional support during illness, crisis, loss, and death in alignment with our mission. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), completion of one CPE in the first year, and experience in healthcare chaplaincy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Commitment to complete one CPE within the first year of employment is required.
• Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
• Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
• Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.
• Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis’ (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
• 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends

Skills

Active listening

Pastoral Care

Interfaith Dialogue

Crisis counseling

Spiritual Care

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral Theology

Planning

Public Relations

Relationship building

Religious Studies

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Chaplain I to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff at St. Joseph Warren Hospital under the Director of Mission or Spiritual Care.

The role integrates with a multidisciplinary team to offer emotional support during illness, crisis, loss, and death in alignment with our mission. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), completion of one CPE in the first year, and experience in healthcare chaplaincy.