Chaplain Priest / Spiritual Care

Hartford HealthCare • Bridgeport, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Requirements

• B.A degree in Theology.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in theology or related field
• Certified Chaplain, CPE Education experience preferred.
• Ordained Roman Catholic Priest in good standing, authorized to administer sacraments in accordance with Church doctrine.
• Previous experience as a Chaplain in a clinical setting, computer skills.
• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• English language.
• Requires a good knowledge of Catholic theology, sacramental ministry, and pastoral care for the sick and dying; a strong compassion, communication skills, and the ability to support patients, families, and healthcare staff in emotionally challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification preferred.
• Spanish languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients and assess spiritual needs (Pastoral visitation).
• Celebrates Mass, Administers the Sacraments, Hears Confessions and performs other rites requiring ordained priesthood.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care and patient health.
• Documents visits and interventions appropriately according to the standards of the healthcare organization.
• Provide a variety of Christian and Ecumenical and other duties as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment
• up to 40%25 tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents.
• Partnership with equipment manufacturers allowing for new equipment with state-of-the-art features.
• On-the-job training in a teaching hospital that offers a great learning environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Free parking.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match

What This Job Offers

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