Chaplain, Catholic Priest

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Chaplain! This position will work varied shifts. There are two weekday shifts and rotating weekend responsibility. There is rotating on call for evenings/weekends. Serves as a member of the spiritual care team and provides for the spiritual needs of the patients, families and staff.

Requirements

Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, Divinity or related counseling field
2 years of prior experience required
Knowledge of religious values and traditions
Completion of 1 unit of CPE required within 1-2 years of hire
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide spiritual care to patients served
Must know the principles of growth and development to age-specific needs
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
Sensitivity to multi-cultural/religious diversity
Ability to adapt to on-going change
Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care and endorsement by his/her denomination authority required
Act 34

Nice To Haves

Ordained by a Catholic Ministry
Previous healthcare chaplaincy experience
1 year of hospital/healthcare-related experience preferred
Board certification preferred

Responsibilities

Completing visitation assignments and communicating the services available through the pastoral care department
Screening patients', families', and staff's needs
Coordinating with chaplains if a patient/family/staff wish to meet with the chaplains
Working in/contributing to life of interfaith team
Provide pastoral care in routine and emergent situations
Share on-call responsibilities as needed
Documents visits to patients
Knowledge and understanding of department standards and policies
Attend staff meetings and participate in setting goals
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as required
Lead worship as scheduled
Seek opportunities for continuing education
Communicate well in a professional exchange of ideas with staff
Commitment to patient/family/staff centered spiritual care