Healthcare Chaplain I: Compassionate Pastoral Care

Mercy; Ada (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Chaplain for Pastoral Services to support patients, families, and staff with spiritual care aligned to our Mercy mission. Responsibilities include ministering to patients in illness or stress, collaborating with the clinical team, and upholding Mercy Service Standards.

A Bachelor's in Theology or related field with CPE experience is preferred, with opportunities for further education. Strong communication and compassionate care are essential, as is the ability to work within a

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in theology/ministry/divinity or related field, with CPE experience or equivalent.
• Experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• Endorsement or eligibility for endorsement by faith community.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Minister to all persons regardless of belief system in times of illness or stress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Uphold Mercy Service Standards and mission values.

Skills

Compassion and respect

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Pastoral care delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Theology/Ministry/Divinity

Some Master’s level work in Theology/Ministry

Two units of CPE

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Chaplain for Pastoral Services to support patients, families, and staff with spiritual care aligned to our Mercy mission. Responsibilities include ministering to patients in illness or stress, collaborating with the clinical team, and upholding Mercy Service Standards.

A Bachelor's in Theology or related field with CPE experience is preferred, with opportunities for further education. Strong communication and compassionate care are essential, as is the ability to work within a