Chaplain Mission​/Pastoral Care St. Joseph Warren; PRN

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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

• Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
• Provides religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
• Provides constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.
• Provides spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
• Identifies pastoral situations where additional departmental resources are needed and requests appropriate assistance.
• Makes notation of clinical encounter in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) per departmental protocol.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adheres to the policies of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) as a Catholic healthcare organization.
• 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends.

• Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required).
• One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred).

• Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies (preferred for PRN associates).
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).

• 1 year of related experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Completion of lay ministry or ordination process (preferred).
• Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry (required).

Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment (required).

• Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis.
• Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system.
• Active listening.
• Apply Ethical Practices.
• Clinical Pastoral Care.
• Collaboration.
• Communication.
• Crisis counseling.
• Crisis Intervention.
• Demonstrate Empathy.
• Flexibility.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Healthcare Ethics.
• Human Relations.
• Interfaith Dialogue.
• Ministering to diverse populations.
• Organization Skills.
• Pastoral Care.
• Pastoral Counseling.
• Pastoral Ministries.
• Pastoral Theology.
• Planning.
• Presentation Skills.
• Public Relations.
• Relationship building.
• Religious Studies.
• Spiritual Care.
• Spiritual Care Assessments.
• Spiritual Support.
• Teamwork.
• Theological Reflection.
• Verbal Communication.
• Written Communication.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team.