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Other (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function General Purpose of Position
Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care 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 process
Provide 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 documentation
Professionally 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
4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required)
To become board certified (BCC) within two years of employment.
Education
Masters degree in related field such as Religious Divinity or Theology (required)
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)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility
Not applicable for this position
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.
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
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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 - Youngstown Regional OfficeIt 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 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 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 .