Chaplain Resident - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This one-year residency allows for the position to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education in accordance with the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation. The primary function is to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff. The resident will work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participate in department activities and events, and provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.
• Minister to patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff in assigned areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Divinity preferred.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
• Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

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: Entry Level