Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain III 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. Essential Functions include recognizing the sacramental needs of the Catholic population, providing for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups, ministering to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner, collaborating with team members and interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals, providing effective pastoral ministry using advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, and demonstrating proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process. Education requirements include a Master’s degree in related field such as Pastoral Studies or Theology (required), with preferred Master's in Divinity and Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy. Required licensing and certifications include four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Board certification by professional certifying organizations, with preferred advanced certifications. Experience required is three years as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting and ecclesial endorsement from church body. Skills include ability to be present in illness or crisis, provide pastoral support respecting culture and beliefs, active listening, ethical practices, clinical pastoral care, collaboration, communication, crisis counseling, empathy, flexibility, interpersonal skills, healthcare ethics, interfaith dialogue, organization, pastoral care and counseling, theological reflection, leadership, and knowledge of medical ethics and Catholic social teaching. Mercy Health offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and educational assistance.

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