Chaplain (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families and caregivers in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values and service standards. This part-time role involves coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to support end-of-life, grief and daily patient needs.

The successful candidate will hold a counseling-related degree or CPE, be ordained/credentialed, and demonstrate strong communication and ecumenical sensitivity while embracing diverse beliefs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in counseling or related field and specific end of life training per state regulations within 90 days of hiring. OR 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Licensure: Ordained, commissioned, or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group. Must be a licensed driver.
• Experience: Clinical experience working with patient/families dealing with life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, individual, family and group therapy.
• Other: Ability to be flexible, open, sensitive and ecumenical; ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures beliefs and values.
• Preferred Other: Has basic computer skills as well as a working knowledge of Windows, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care services to patients/families/caregivers according to their desires and beliefs.
• Coordinate care with other spiritual counselors as needed.
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy mission, values and service standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ecumenical sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Chaplain

Part Time

Mercy – Fort Smith

Job Description

The chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients/families/caregivers according to their desires and beliefs, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in counseling or related field and specific end of life training per state regulations within 90 days of hiring. OR 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Licensure: Ordained, commissioned, or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group. Must be a licensed driver.
• Experience: Clinical experience working with patient/families dealing with life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, individual, family and group therapy.
• Other: Ability to be flexible, open, sensitive and ecumenical; ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures beliefs and values. Good oral and written communication skills; good organizational skills. Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team.
• Preferred Other: Has basic computer skills as well as a working knowledge of Windows, Word and Outlook.

Why Mercy?

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.