Chaplain III — The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain III ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in related field such as Pastoral Studies, or Theology (required)
• Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required)
• Required to have Board certification by one of these professional certifying organizations: National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Association of Professional Chaplains, Association of Jewish Chaplains, Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Association of Pastoral Counselors
• Three years of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (Required)
• Ecclesial endorsement from church body to be involved in hospital ministry. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Divinity (preferred)
• Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred)
• Advanced certification in specialty area of Chaplaincy, Ethics or an equivalent (preferred)
• ACPE Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) (preferred)
• Completion of lay ministry or the ordination process. (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Recognizes 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, our community, and fellow associates.
• Collaborate with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care.
• Provide effective pastoral ministry by employing, in addition to basic pastoral skills, advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, including but not limited to, emotional processing, reframing for meanings and perspectives, and facilitation of deeper theological and personal reflections.
• Demonstrate proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process.
• Ability to lead and coordinate prayer and worship services
• Ability to teach an understanding of diverse theology and ecclesiology

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level