Staff Chaplain - Pastoral Care (Full Time) - 8316

Marshall Health Network • Huntington, WV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full-time Staff Chaplain for Pastoral Care. Under the direction of the Manager of the Pastoral Care Department and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, the Chaplain participates in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and associates. Through presence, spiritual assessment, attentive listening, prayer, sacramental support, and compassionate accompaniment, the Chaplain helps individuals find hope, meaning, peace, and spiritual strength during illness, suffering, and loss. As a professionally trained spiritual care provider, the Chaplain fosters a respectful, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment that honors the dignity of every person. Serving individuals of all faith traditions and those with no religious affiliation, the Chaplain reflects the Catholic mission by witnessing God's healing love and supporting holistic care for body, mind, and spirit. The Professional Chaplain also contributes to the organization's Catholic identity through interdisciplinary collaboration, education, ethics, and mission integration. By modeling the organization's CHRIST values, the Chaplain helps foster a culture of compassion, respect, and healing that aligns with the mission of Catholic healthcare.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, or a related field.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical pastoral education or equivalent supervised clinical ministry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred).
• Board Certified Chaplain or certification eligible (encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and associates.
• Conduct spiritual assessments.
• Offer attentive listening, prayer, and sacramental support.
• Accompany individuals through illness, suffering, and loss.
• Foster a respectful, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.
• Contribute to the organization's Catholic identity through interdisciplinary collaboration, education, ethics, and mission integration.
• Model the organization's CHRIST values.

What This Job Offers

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