Associate, Staff Chaplain

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO

91d • $23

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team as an Associate, Staff Chaplain. If you are someone who is deeply committed to providing spiritual care and support during critical moments, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and staff. We seek a team player who is sensitive to the various spiritual needs of others and can offer comfort and guidance during times of crisis. The ideal candidate will bring a calm, empathetic presence and collaborate seamlessly with medical professionals to ensure holistic patient care. If you have a strong foundation in theology, and a passion for supporting individuals in their spiritual journey, we would love to have you as part of our team. Join us in delivering compassionate care where it matters most.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in divinity, theology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in divinity, theology or a related field.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a recognized CPE program.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals of admitted patients/families, assess their spiritual needs, and provide spiritual care and counseling accordingly.
• Provide crisis intervention services to patients/families in all health care system facilities as requested.
• Function as a cohesive member of the spiritual care team, providing spiritual care services for patients of other chaplains as needed.
• Work collaboratively with medical treatment teams.
• Serve as On-Call Chaplain for medical and spiritual emergencies.
• Act as liaison between hospital staff, patients/family/friends of the patient during periods of crisis, such as critical illness.
• Contact the patient's faith leader at the patient's request.
• Coordinate spiritual care activities with other health care disciplines to avoid interrupting medical care and to ensure spiritual support for the patient.
• Perform religious rites or arrange for appropriate religious leaders to do so, as requested by the patient or family.
• Provide interdenominational worship services as needed and schedule chapel functions, including visiting clergy.
• Document spiritual care services provided in the electronic medical record as defined in department policies.
• Attend patient conferences as requested.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree