Hospital Chaplain | Spiritual Care & End-of-Life Support

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital seeks a Chaplain II to provide spiritual care for patients, families and staff within a compassionate, faith-based setting. The role requires advanced pastoral skills, clinical training, and collaboration with the clinical team to support holistic patient care and crisis situations.

The Chaplain II will participate in care planning, advance directives discussions and celebrate the diverse religious needs of patients, while adhering to Catholic health ministry

Formación

• Master’s degree in related field such as Religious, Divinity, or Theology (required).
• Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred).
• 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required).
• 1 year of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting (Required).
• Ecclesial endorsement from church body to be involved in hospital ministry (Required).

Responsabilidades

• Provide spiritual care and counseling to patients, families and staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for holistic care planning.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and end-of-life support as needed.
• Coordinate pastoral services and resources for complex cases.
• Uphold Ethical and Religious Directives in hospital ministry.
• Engage in crisis intervention and pastoral care during emergencies.

Conocimientos

Active listening

Clinical Pastoral Care

Crisis counseling

Interfaith Dialogue

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Counseling

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

Master’s degree in related field

Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy

Descripción del empleo

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital seeks a Chaplain II to provide spiritual care for patients, families and staff within a compassionate, faith-based setting. The role requires advanced pastoral skills, clinical training, and collaboration with the clinical team to support holistic patient care and crisis situations.

The Chaplain II will participate in care planning, advance directives discussions and celebrate the diverse religious needs of patients, while adhering to Catholic health ministry