Compassionate Hospital Chaplain: Pastoral Care & Support

easyservice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health invites applications for a Chaplain I at West Hospital in Ohio. Under supervision of the Director of Mission, you will provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during illness, crisis, loss, and death, upholding the organization’s values of compassion and dignity.

Requires a Bachelor's degree (Religious/Theological Studies preferred); a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in Religious or Theological Studies.
• Master's degree (preferred).
• Complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year (required).
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred).
• Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry. (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

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health invites applications for a Chaplain I at West Hospital in Ohio. Under supervision of the Director of Mission, you will provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during illness, crisis, loss, and death, upholding the organization’s values of compassion and dignity.

Requires a Bachelor's degree (Religious/Theological Studies preferred); a Master’s degree is preferred.