Chaplain-Pastoral Care Associate

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking an associate chaplain to deliver pastoral care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves crisis intervention, bereavement support, and visitation under the supervision of the Pastoral Care director.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 1 year of experience in pastoral care or related ministries. The position requires flexibility for shifts and on-call duties during holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in providing pastoral care.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in similar roles.
• Education focused on Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, or Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care through routine and/or referral visitation.
• Offer crisis and bereavement care during critical situations.
• Complete assigned goals regularly.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis management

Bereavement counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

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 provided 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care through routine and/or referral visitation.
• Provides crisis and bereavement care during times of deaths, codes, and other emergencies.
• Provides pastoral care as appropriate for a special shift or assignment.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

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

Preferred/Desired: 2 years experience in providing pastoral care through work in a church, previous service as a volunteer chaplain, or other related ministries.

Education

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