Chaplain

Company Description

Genesis Healthcare System, based in Southeastern Ohio, is a comprehensive, not-for-profit healthcare provider offering a wide array of services through Genesis Hospital and its multiple centers of excellence. The system specializes in areas such as Respiratory, Women’s & Children’s, Emergency & Trauma, Cancer Services, Neurosciences, and Orthopedics, among others. With a network of over 300 physicians and various outpatient facilities, Genesis delivers high-quality care to communities throughout the region. Affiliates of Genesis include Northside Pharmacies, Genesis Community Ambulance Service, and other healthcare-related services, all committed to improving patient well-being.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Chaplain role located in Zanesville, OH. The Chaplain will provide spiritual care, emotional support, and counseling to patients, families, and staff. Responsibilities include conducting spiritual assessments, offering prayers, coordinating religious resources, facilitating ceremonies such as memorials or blessings, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for patients. The Chaplain will also champion cultural and spiritual sensitivity within the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in pastoral care, chaplaincy, or a related field
• Strong emotional intelligence, active listening, and empathy skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs
• Experience in providing spiritual counseling, grief support, and crisis intervention
• Proficiency in communication and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility, resilience, and the capacity to adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or related degree and completion of at four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Board Certification issues by the APC, NACC, Nechama, or CASC is required within two years of employment.