Chaplain 1 - Pastoral Care - Tiffin Hospital - PRN
About The Position
The Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff regarding religious and spiritual needs under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care. 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 Mercy Health’s Mission and models its core values. The role includes recognizing the sacramental needs of the Catholic population; providing religious and ritual support to people of diverse faiths; and offering non-proselytizing emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates. The chaplain provides a constructive pastoral presence through active listening and calm communication, and supports people in end-of-life situations and crises. The position includes 24/7 call expectations, including 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 faith community endorsement from official representative(s), reflecting good standing and authorization for hospital ministry.
- Ability to be present to others during illness or crisis and provide pastoral support within the context of a patient’s culture, values, and belief system.
- Skills in active listening, ethical practices, clinical pastoral care, collaboration, communication, crisis counseling and intervention, empathy, flexibility, interpersonal relations, healthcare ethics, interfaith dialogue, ministering to diverse populations, organization, pastoral care and counseling, planning, presentation, relationship building, spiritual care and assessment, teamwork, theological reflection, and verbal and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Completion of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- 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, death, and trauma.
- Participate in 24/7 call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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.
