Part-Time Chaplain

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

State-of-Missour is seeking a Part-time Chaplain for a 224-bed psychiatric facility across two campuses. The Chaplain will support patients and staff by addressing spiritual, social, and emotional needs during the stay, within the facility's mission and values.

Key qualifications include ministry experience, understanding of mental illness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience and education in ministry strongly preferred.
• Understanding of mental illness or willingness to learn; mentoring/training provided.
• Strong compassion and respect for dignity of each person.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and staff in meeting spiritual, social, and emotional needs during stay.
• Work with a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide pastoral care.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to vaccination and TB testing requirements.
• Complete all annual training as assigned.

Skills

Ministry experience

Communication skills

Listening skills

Mentoring and training

Self-reflection

Team collaboration

Crisis support

Computer systems

Telephone systems

Adaptability under stress

Education

Ministry education

Tools

Computer systems

Telephone systems

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.

• Experience and education in ministry strongly preferred.
• Possess an understanding of mental illness or be willing to learn. Mentoring and training will be provided.
  Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
• 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.

You may contact Chaplain Karen Pitt at [phone] with questions and resumes may be emailed to [e-mail]