Part-Time Mental Health Chaplain: Compassionate Guidance

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

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.