Part-Time Chaplain

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Part-Time Chaplain for a 224-bed psychiatric facility located on two campuses. The Chaplain assists patients and staff in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during their stay.

Experience in ministry is strongly preferred; willingness to learn about mental illness; strong communication and listening skills; ability to work with an interdisciplinary team and support LGBTQ+ clients with compassion.

Qualifications

• Experience and education in ministry strongly preferred.
• Understanding of mental illness or willingness to learn; mentoring will be provided.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to minister to the whole person with emphasis on the spiritual.
• Able to work with an interdisciplinary clinical team and be independent within a pastoral team.
• Background check, drug testing, and annual training required; vaccinations and TB testing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and staff in meeting spiritual, social, and emotional needs during stay.
• Provide pastoral care consistent with mission, vision, and values.
• Respond with respect, kindness, and spiritual comfort; advocate for patients when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Self-directed work

Compassionate care

Education

Ministry experience or theological education

Job description

Part Time Chaplaincy Position

Part-time (10 hours a week) Chaplain needed in a 224-bed psychiatric facility located on two campuses.

The Chaplain assists patients and staff in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during their stay. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Department of Mental Health and facility specific mission, vision and values.

Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.

• Experience and education in ministry strongly preferred.


• Possess an understanding of mental illness or be willing to learn. Mentoring and training will be provided.

• Good communication and listening skills.


• Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.


• Ability to be self-reflective about work.


• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.


• Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services.


• Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.


• Advocates for patients and/or co-worker when the need arises.


• Able to take direction and willing to receive training about providing pastoral care to the mentally ill.


• Uses computer systems and telephone systems effectively.


• Must complete all annual training as assigned.


• Must comply with Department policy regarding vaccinations and TB testing.


• A background check and drug testing are required conditions of employment by the Department of Mental Health.


• We are a diverse facility. The Chaplain must be willing to work with love and compassion to support all clients in their spiritual growth regardless of the client’s faith or lack thereof.


• Must be able to respectfully support our LGBTQ+ clients and staff in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.