Chaplain - Lourdes Hospital

Chaplain II – Lourdes HospitalUnder 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 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/weekendsThis 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:Master's degree in related field such as Religious, Divinity, or Theology (required)Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred)Required Licensing & Certifications:3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required)Experience:1 year 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:Active listeningApply Ethical PracticesClinical Pastoral CareCollaborationCommunicationCrisis counselingCrisis InterventionDemonstrate EmpathyFlexibilityGood interpersonal skillsHealthcare EthicsHuman RelationsInterfaith DialogueMinistering to diverse populationsOrganization SkillsPastoral CarePastoral CounselingPastoral MinistriesPastoral TheologyPlanningPresentation SkillsPublic RelationsRelationship buildingReligious StudiesSpiritual CareSpiritual Care AssessmentsSpiritual SupportTeamworkTheological ReflectionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationFacilitation of theological reflectionsMedical EthicsCatholic Social TeachingAbility to lead and coordinate prayer and worship servicesAbility to teach an understanding of diverse theology and ecclesiologyAs a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and 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. 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