Healthcare Chaplain I – Spiritual Care & End-of-Life

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives and referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Job summary

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital seeks a Chaplain I to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary team. You will address religious and spiritual needs in illness, crisis, loss, and death while upholding the Mission and values.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, CPE within the first year, and experience in healthcare chaplaincy is preferred. This role includes 24/7 call coverage and opportunities to support diverse faith communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Religious or Theological Studies
• Master’s degree preferred
• Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required)
• One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred)

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 calm communication.
• 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

Empathy

Pastoral counseling

Interfaith dialogue

Communication

Crisis counseling

Teamwork

Pastoral care

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital seeks a Chaplain I to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary team. You will address religious and spiritual needs in illness, crisis, loss, and death while upholding the Mission and values.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, CPE within the first year, and experience in healthcare chaplaincy is preferred. This role includes 24/7 call coverage and opportunities to support diverse faith communities.