Chaplain III St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Chaplain III St. Vincent Medical Center

Job Summary:

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:

• Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
• Provide for 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.
• Collaborate with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care.
• Provide effective pastoral ministry by employing in addition to basic pastoral skills advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques including but not limited to emotional processing reframing for meanings and perspectives and facilitation of deeper theological and personal reflections.
• Demonstrate proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Masters degree in related field such as Pastoral Studies or Theology (required)
• Masters degree in Divinity (preferred)
• Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required)
• Required to have Board certification by one of these professional certifying organizations: National Association of Catholic Chaplains Association of Professional Chaplains Association of Jewish Chaplains Association of Clinical Pastoral Education Association of Pastoral Counselors
• Advanced certification in specialty area of Chaplaincy Ethics or an equivalent (preferred)
• ACPE Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) (preferred)

Experience:

• Three years of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (Required)
• Ecclesial endorsement from church body to be involved in hospital ministry. (Required)
• Completion of lay ministry or the ordination process. (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis
• Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patients 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
• Facilitation of theological reflections
• Medical Ethics
• Catholic Social Teaching
• Ability to lead and coordinate prayer and worship services
• Ability to teach an understanding of diverse theology and ecclesiology
• Leadership
• Publish Content
• Knowledge of Advanced Medical Directives
• Content Development
• Moral Philosophy
• Moral Values
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Pastoral Care - St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly a ll 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 youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email 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 at .