Part-Time Chaplain

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Part-time Chaplain for a 224-bed psychiatric facility on two campuses to support patients and staff with spiritual, emotional, and social needs. The chaplain will work within the Department of Mental Health values and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, ethical care.

The role emphasizes pastoral care across faiths, with training provided; a background check and drug testing are required, and annual trainings must be completed.

Qualifications

• Experience in ministry strongly preferred.
• Understanding of mental illness or willingness to learn.
• Willing to participate in annual training and vaccinations/testing.
• Background check and drug testing required.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and staff in meeting spiritual, social, and emotional needs.
• Work with interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality pastoral care.
• Provide spiritual comfort and support to patients and staff in stressful situations.
• Attend to all annual training requirements and policies on vaccinations and TB testing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Pastoral care

Independence

LGBTQ+ support

Team collaboration

Education

Ministry experience

Mental health awareness

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.