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

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization that seeks to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit. 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 upholding the Mission and modeling its core values.

The role includes recognizing Catholic sacramental needs, supporting religious and ritual needs across diverse faith groups, and offering non-proselytizing spiritual and emotional support. The chaplain provides pastoral presence through active listening and calm communication, and supports end-of-life situations and crises such as Code Blue events, death, and trauma. The position includes 24/7 call expectations, including holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; 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 candidate'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 in the context of a patient's culture, values, and belief system.
• Skills and abilities including 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level