Chaplain 1 - Pastoral Care - Tiffin Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Tiffin, OH

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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 Mercy Health’s mission and models its core values.

The role recognizes sacramental needs among the Catholic population and provides for the religious and ritual needs of people from diverse faith groups. The chaplain offers basic emotional and spiritual support in a non-proselytizing manner, using active listening and a calm, non-anxious pastoral presence. The role also provides support in end-of-life situations and crises, including Code Blue events, death, and trauma. 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 under the requirements of the candidate’s faith or spiritual tradition for involvement in hospital ministry.
• Ability to be present with others during illness or crisis and 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 the religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Offer basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, the community, and fellow associates in a non-proselytizing manner.
• Provide constructive pastoral presence through active listening and calm, non-anxious communication.
• Provide spiritual support during 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 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time