At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
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_** **_The Jewish Hospital_**
**Job Summary:**
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.
**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.
+ Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.
+ Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
+ 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends
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:**
+ Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies
+ Masters degree in a related field (preferred)
**Required Licensing & Certifications:**
+ Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required)
+ One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred)
**Experience:**
+ Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (preferred)
+ Completion of lay ministry or in the ordination process. (Required)
+ 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)
**Skills & Abilities:**
+ 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
**Training:**
+ Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment (required)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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'd 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com
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