Chaplain

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

3d

About The Position

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring Chaplains!
Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, pastoral ministry, or spirituality is required.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education are required.
• One year of healthcare ministry required.
• Certification required as recognized by the Spiritual Care Collaborative of APC, NACC, CAPPE/ACPEP and NAJC within 2 years of hire.
• Pastoral theology that is both contemporary and functional and integrated into professional practice.
• Must be familiar with and able to facilitate Medical/ethical issues within the guidelines of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services.
• Current theology, ecclesiology, spiritual and sacramental practices within the Roman Catholic tradition as well as other traditions.
• Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crisis situations and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of challenges.
• Ability to use spiritual assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in the clinical setting.
• Ability to initiate, deepen and terminate pastoral relationships.
• Skills in facilitating decision-making based on an understanding of religious heritage, theological values, behavioral sciences, networking, system thinking, ethical principles, and the individual’s own values.
• Must be willing to serve as on-call chaplain as needed (nights/weekends included) to assure provision of 24/7 pastoral coverage.

Responsibilities

• Chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families/loved ones and staff in all areas of Mercy Medical Center and to other designated areas of Mercy Health Services.
• The Chaplain provides group prayer opportunities and represents Pastoral Care in institutional initiatives.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

What This Job Offers

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