Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Care & Growth

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Job summary

Mercy in Oklahoma City seeks a chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting. The role emphasizes ministering to the whole person, with a focus on spiritual comfort and compassionate listening.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Theology/Ministry and have or pursue Clinical Pastoral Education. Endorsement by a faith community is preferred, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• Endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.
• Ability to work with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and personnel.
• Minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.
• Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises.
• Able to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Active listening

Pastoral care

Self-reflection

Team collaboration

Crisis resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology/Ministry

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Job description

Mercy in Oklahoma City seeks a chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting. The role emphasizes ministering to the whole person, with a focus on spiritual comfort and compassionate listening.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Theology/Ministry and have or pursue Clinical Pastoral Education. Endorsement by a faith community is preferred, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.