Chaplain II | LeBonheur

Position: Chaplain II | LeBonheur | Days
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Provides spiritual care and/or counseling to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff, and guests associated with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Provides spiritual care by seeking to understand the relationship between faith, illness, and the feelings and thoughts that motivate healthy and meaningful use of each person's beliefs and attitudes. In keeping with this primary purpose, interprets the function of his/her role to other system personnel by word and action, to utilize available community resources for the extension of this ministry, and is an educational and consultative resource to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and the broader Mid-South community.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

** A Brief Overview
** Provides spiritual care and/or counseling to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff, and guests associated with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Provides spiritual care by seeking to understand the relationship between faith, illness, and the feelings and thoughts that motivate healthy and meaningful use of each person's beliefs and attitudes. In keeping with this primary purpose, interprets the function of his/her role to other system personnel by word and action, to utilize available community resources for the extension of this ministry, and is an educational and consultative resource to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and the broader Mid-South community.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

** What you will do
*** Provides pastoral care and/or counseling to patients, family members and visitors.
* Provides pastoral care and/or counseling to Associates and Medical Staff.
* Contributes to the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program.
* Provides educational resources for area churches, clergy and community organizations.
* Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
* Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.  
** Education/Formal Training Requirements*
* * Required - Master's Degree Divinity
* Required - Master's Degree Theology  
** Work Experience Requirements*
* * Required - Hospital Chaplain 3-5 years  
** Licenses and Certifications Requirements*
* * Required - Board Certified Chaplain - IC - Board of Chaplaincy Certification Incorporated Commission
* Preferred - Board Certified Catholic Chaplain - National Association of Catholic Chaplains
* Preferred - Board Certified Jewish Chaplain - National Association of Jewish Chaplains  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* * Skill and proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in the field of chaplaincy.
* Ability to listen, understand, and minister to the specific spiritual needs of persons in crisis.
* Knowledge of community clergy relationships, sacramental ministry, and pastoral roles as acquired through three years experience in local church ministry.
* Functional knowledge of the religious principles of major faiths.
* Ability to work effectively with persons of diverse religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds.  
** Supervision Provided by this Position*
* * Lead responsibilities may be assigned to this position as designated by the Director of the Spiritual Care Department, Mission Integration Division.  
** Physical Demands*
* * Position requires regular on-call responsibility.
* Possible exposure to body fluids as well as hazardous and poisonous materials.
* Ability to react in emergency situations.
* Occasional travel to other…