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.

Mercy Health

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.

Summary of Primary Function General Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Health, the Chaplain II 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 Job 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 skills and pastoral ministry by employing 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.Provides a specialized perspective at clinical care conferences while addressing the spiritual and emotional aspects of holistic care.  Provide consultation for cases with significant relational, familial, religious, or cultural dynamics and engender appropriate spiritual care outcomes.Demonstrate proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning processProvide appropriate spiritual interventions in end-of-life situations and crisis cases (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.). Coordinate delivery of pastoral care resources for complex patient care situations and collaborate with Departmental leaders in making appropriate referrals.Provide Advanced Care Planning consultations and elicits care preferences including Advanced Medical Directives documentationProfessionally communicates clinically relevant information in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) benefitting interdisciplinary care.Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adheres to the policies of the Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) as a Catholic healthcare organization.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.

Licensing/Certification

3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required)

Education

Master’s degree in related field such as Religious, Divinity, or Theology (required)

Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred)

Work Experience

1 years of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (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)

Completion of lay ministry or ordination process (preferred)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

                                                                                                                      

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

                                                         

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

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

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