Chaplain-Spiritual Care

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care across patients, families, and staff. The role involves listening, counseling, prayer, and faith-based services endorsed by the hospital's mission.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and support teams to ensure timely spiritual support, coordinate care plans, and contribute to community health initiatives; requires a Master’s in theology and board certification.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in theology or divinity from an accredited institution.
• Certified Chaplain by a recognized board or certification within 2 years of hire.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement (ordination or licensed) by a faith denomination.
• Completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Experience as a Chaplain in a health care pastoral care program.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and employees through listening, counseling, and faith-based services.
• Minister to people of all faith traditions and collaborate with the health care team to ensure timely spiritual care.
• Assist with planning and implementing services that provide spiritual/charitable support to the organization and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in theology/chaplaincy

Board-certified chaplain (BCCI/APC)

Ecclesiastical endorsement

ACPE-approved CPE (4 units)

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 72.00

Shift: M-F

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Functions by virtue of his/her call to ministry endorsed by his/her religious denomination or faith group to provide for the emotional and spiritual support of patients/families/employees of The MetroHealth System through listening, counseling, prayer, and conducting religious faith-based/sacramental services. Ministers to people of all faith traditions. Acts as an integral part of the health care team, including interacting with nursing, medical, and support staff to ensure that the appropriate levels of service are met/delivered in a timely manner. Assists with the planning/implementation of services that provide spiritual/charitable support to the organization and community. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree (e.g. Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Theology (MTh), etc.) from an accredited theological seminary or university in theology or divinity or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
• Certified Chaplain by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) through the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or a similar group, or obtains certification within 2 years of hire.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement (e.g. Ordination, Commissioned, or Licensed) by a faith denomination or church.
• Successfully completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)-approved training site.
• Experience as a Chaplain in a health care pastoral care program.
• Basic knowledge of current medical/ethical concerns.
• Ability to minister to people of all ages.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to relate to people of all faiths/those with no religious affiliation.
• Displays sensitivity to and understanding of various cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

Preferred

• Fluency in writing, speaking, and interpreting both English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.

Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.