Chaplain II - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success relies on a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. The organization seeks individuals committed to its values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Chaplain II – St. Mary's Hospital - PRN Job Summary 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 Functions Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population. Provides 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, community members, and fellow associates. Collaborates with team members and the interdisciplinary team, including appropriate referrals for those in care. Provides effective pastoral skills and ministry by employing advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, including emotional processing, reframing for meaning and perspective, 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, and consults for cases with significant relational, familial, religious, or cultural dynamics to achieve appropriate spiritual care outcomes. Demonstrates proficiency in conducting a full‑spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process. Provides appropriate spiritual interventions in end‑of‑life situations and crisis cases (Code Blue, death, trauma, etc.). Coordinates delivery of pastoral care resources for complex patient care situations and collaborates with departmental leaders for appropriate referrals. Provides Advanced Care Planning consultations and elicits care preferences including Advanced Medical Directives documentation. Professionally communicates clinically relevant information in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to benefit interdisciplinary care. Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and adheres to the policies of Bon Secours Mercy Health as a Catholic healthcare organization. 24/7 call with expectations for holidays and 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 Master’s degree in a related field such as Religious, Divinity, or Theology (required). Doctoral degree in Theology or Philosophy (preferred). Required Licensing & Certifications Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required). Experience One year of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare setting (required). Ecclesial endorsement from a church body to be involved in hospital ministry (required). Completion of lay ministry or the ordination process (preferred). Skills & Abilities 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 Training None 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 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 Statement Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. EEO & Disability 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bon Secours