Recreation & Music Therapist Chaplain Assistant

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking an Recreation/Music Therapist- Chaplain/Pastoral Assistant at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri. The role provides spiritual and pastoral support to residents and staff, coordinating approved religious services, events, and resources.

The Assistant Chaplain will assist with services, document inquiries, schedule visits, and maintain confidential records while working within hospital safety and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Substitutions may be allowed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing; maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries; and follow hospital direction and safety and security requirements.
• Ability to complete facility orientation and role‑specific training required for the assigned duties and to seek guidance when a request is outside the position's scope.

Responsibilities

• Support chaplain/pastor-led services, visits, rites, and approved programs.
• Provide compassionate listening and a calm spiritual presence to residents and staff.
• Document, prioritize, and route spiritual-care inquiries and requests.
• Offer scheduled spiritual coverage only when authorized, without independent authority.
• Coordinate individual worship requests and outside clergy visits through established procedures.
• Work with hospital departments to schedule services without disrupting treatment or safety.
• Assist with weekly services, special observances, memorials, and approved rites.
• Help organize arrangements for approved religious feasts and holiday meals.
• Maintain respectful relationships with outside faith communities and approved advisors.
• Communicate with volunteers about scheduling, logistics, expectations, and training.
• Prepare requested service materials such as bulletins and notices.
• Maintain accurate spiritual-care records while protecting confidentiality.
• Assist with administrative tasks including calendars, correspondence, and reports.
• Support bereavement and end-of-life spiritual needs within authorized boundaries.
• Provide spiritual presence during emergencies without performing clinical duties.
• Lead or preach services only when specifically assigned and authorized.
• Follow all policies, safety rules, confidentiality requirements, and professional boundaries.
• Support residents of diverse beliefs without imposing personal views.
• Identify and refer safety, therapeutic, or role‑boundary concerns promptly.
• Assist with updates to forms, procedures, and workflows as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking an Recreation/Music Therapist- Chaplain/Pastoral Assistant at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri. The role provides spiritual and pastoral support to residents and staff, coordinating approved religious services, events, and resources.

The Assistant Chaplain will assist with services, document inquiries, schedule visits, and maintain confidential records while working within hospital safety and policy guidelines.