Hospital Chaplain I: Compassionate Pastoral Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a chaplain to support patients, families, and staff with spiritual and emotional care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, holistic ministry and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Education includes a Theology/Ministry degree; CPE experience is preferred. The candidate should be able to work independently within a strong pastoral team, upholding Mercy values and service standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience in lieu of the degree; one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent experience.
• Licensure: None.
• Experience: Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• Certifications: In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.
• Preferred Education: Some Master's level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field; Two units of CPE.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Ministers to the whole person with emphasis on the spiritual.
• Works independently within a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with interdisciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Experience visiting the sick in a.min

Communication and listening

Independent work within pastoral team

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Ministry/Divinity or related field

Two units of CPE (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a chaplain to support patients, families, and staff with spiritual and emotional care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, holistic ministry and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Education includes a Theology/Ministry degree; CPE experience is preferred. The candidate should be able to work independently within a strong pastoral team, upholding Mercy values and service standards.