Hospital Chaplain I - 24/7 Spiritual Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Chaplain I at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

The chaplain will address religious and spiritual needs, participate in end-of-life care, and maintain mission-aligned care in a diverse hospital setting. Under the supervision of the Mission Director, the role requires a Bachelor’s degree (required) with a Master’s preferred and completion of one CPE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment required
• Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting 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
• Provide constructive pastoral presence using active listening and calm communication
• Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis (Code Blue, Death, Trauma)
• Be on 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Chaplain I at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

The chaplain will address religious and spiritual needs, participate in end-of-life care, and maintain mission-aligned care in a diverse hospital setting. Under the supervision of the Mission Director, the role requires a Bachelor’s degree (required) with a Master’s preferred and completion of one CPE