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

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

3d

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, while supporting the organization’s mission and modeling its core values. The role includes recognizing sacramental needs of the Catholic population, providing for religious and ritual needs across diverse faith groups, and offering non-proselytizing support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates. The chaplain provides pastoral presence through active listening and calm communication, as well as support during end-of-life situations and crises. The position includes 24/7 call responsibilities, including holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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, 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 constructive pastoral presence using pastoral skills, including active listening and calm, non-anxious communication.
• Provide spiritual support during end-of-life situations and crises, including Code Blue, death, and trauma.
• Participate in 24/7 call, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level