Chaplain I - Pastoral Care - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

2d • 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 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.

This role recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population and provides for religious and ritual needs across diverse faith groups. It offers non-proselytizing spiritual and emotional support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates, including support in end-of-life situations and crises. The position includes 24/7 call expectations, including holidays and weekends.

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 in accordance with the requirements of the applicant’s faith or spiritual tradition for involvement in hospital ministry.
• Ability to be present to others during illness or crisis.
• Ability to provide pastoral support within 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, interfaith dialogue, ministering to diverse populations, organization, pastoral care and counseling, planning, presentation, relationship building, religious studies, spiritual care and assessment, 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 constructive pastoral presence using pastoral skills, including active listening and calm, non-anxious communication.
• Provide spiritual support in end-of-life situations and crises, including Code Blue events, death, and trauma.
• Participate in 24/7 call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
• Complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within the first year of employment.

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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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