Chaplain 1 - Pastoral Care - Tiffin Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Tiffin, OH

1d • Onsite

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 around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

This role recognizes sacramental needs of the Catholic population and provides for the religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups. The chaplain ministers to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner, provides basic emotional and spiritual support, and offers spiritual support in end-of-life situations and crises. The position includes 24/7 call, with holiday and weekend expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies.
• 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 faith community endorsement by official representative(s), reflecting good standing according to the requirements of the applicant's faith or spiritual tradition for hospital ministry.
• Ability to be present to others during illness or crisis.
• Ability to provide pastoral support in the context of a patient's culture, values, and belief system.
• Skills and abilities include active listening, ethical practices, 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, pastoral ministries and theology, planning, presentation, public relations, relationship building, religious studies, spiritual care and assessments, spiritual support, teamwork, theological reflection, and verbal and written communication.

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 religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates.
• Provide a constructive pastoral presence using skills such as active listening and calm, non-anxious communication.
• Provide spiritual support in end-of-life situations and crises, including Code Blue, death, and trauma.
• Participate in 24/7 call, including expected holiday and weekend coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level