Chaplain - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff regarding religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support in the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the organization’s Mission and models its core values. The role recognizes sacramental needs among Catholic patients and provides for the religious and ritual needs of people from diverse faith groups. The chaplain ministers to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provides basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates. The chaplain offers a constructive pastoral presence through active listening and calm, non-anxious communication, and supports end-of-life situations and crises such as Code Blue events, death, and trauma. The position includes 24/7 on-call responsibilities, with expectations to work holidays and weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies is preferred.
- Commitment to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within the first year of employment.
- Completion of lay ministry or being in the ordination process.
- Documentation of endorsement in good standing from an official representative of the applicant’s faith community or spiritual tradition for involvement in hospital ministry.
- Ability to be present to others during illness or crisis and provide pastoral support in the context of a patient’s culture, values, and belief system.
- Skills and abilities listed include active listening, ethical practice, clinical pastoral care, collaboration, communication, crisis counseling and intervention, empathy, flexibility, interpersonal skills, healthcare ethics, human relations, interfaith dialogue, ministering to diverse populations, organization, pastoral care and counseling, planning, presentation, relationship building, religious studies, spiritual care and assessments, spiritual support, teamwork, theological reflection, and verbal and written communication.
- Availability for 24/7 on-call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed.
- Experience as a chaplain in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Recognize the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
- Provide for the religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
- Provide non-proselytizing emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates.
- Offer a constructive pastoral presence using active listening and calm, non-anxious communication.
- Provide spiritual support in end-of-life situations and crises, including Code Blue events, death, and trauma.
- Complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within the first year of employment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
