Staff Chaplain - Pastoral Care (Part Time) - 8316

St. Mary's Medical Center Inc; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a part-time Staff Chaplain who, under the direction of the Manager of the Pastoral Care Department, provides compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and associates.

The chaplain participates in healing ministry through presence, spiritual assessment, prayer, and sacramental support in alignment with the Catholic mission. The role emphasizes respectful, confidential, and nonjudgmental care across faith traditions while supporting holistic wellbeing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, or a related field.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred).
• Board Certified Chaplain or certification eligible (encouraged).
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical pastoral education or equivalent supervised clinical ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and associates.
• Through presence, spiritual assessment, attentive listening, prayer, sacramental support, and compassionate accompaniment.
• Help individuals find hope, meaning, peace, and spiritual strength during illness, suffering, and loss.
• Foster a Catholic identity and collaborate across disciplines to support holistic care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

Master's degree in Theology / related field

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred)

Board Certified Chaplain or certification eligible

Job description

Staff Chaplain - Pastoral Care (Part Time) - 8316

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Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a part timeStaff Chaplain who, under the direction of the Manager of the Pastoral Care Department and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, the Professional Chaplain participates in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and associates. Through the ministry of presence, spiritual assessment, attentive listening, prayer, sacramental support, and compassionate accompaniment, the Chaplain helps individuals find hope, meaning, peace, and spiritual strength during illness, suffering, and loss.

As a professionally trained spiritual care provider, the Chaplain fosters a respectful, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment that honors the dignity of every person. Serving individuals of all faith traditions and those with no religious affiliation, the Chaplain reflects the Catholic mission by witnessing God's healing love and supporting holistic care for body, mind, and spirit.

The Professional Chaplain also contributes to the organization's Catholic identity through interdisciplinary collaboration, education, ethics, and mission integration. By modeling the organization's CHRIST values, the Chaplain helps foster a culture of compassion, respect, and healing that aligns with the mission of Catholic healthcare.

Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, or a related field.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred).
• Board Certified Chaplain or certification eligible (encouraged).

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical pastoral education or equivalent supervised clinical ministry experience

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