Find your calling at Mercy!

Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate in meeting the health needs of the community. Pastoral Services assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness, injury or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Chaplain II

Part Time

Mercy - Rogers

Qualifications:

Education: Masters-level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or equivalence in related field. Four units of CPE (see worksheet Guide to Determining Applicable CPE & Certification Programs for New Chaplain Hires).
Licensure: None
Experience: One year of health care chaplaincy experience (may include CPE experience).
Certifications: Eligible for certification or in process to become Board Certified Chaplain (see worksheet Guide to Determining Applicable CPE & Certification Programs for New Chaplain Hires).
Other:
- Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
- Ability to be self-reflective about work.
- Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.
- Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services resulting in high patient satisfaction.
- Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
- Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises.
- Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.
- Ability to work in crisis and trauma situations and situations with multiple priorities.
- Able to be a self-starter, work with high degree of initiative.

Preferred Education: Four units of CPE recognized by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC).
Preferred Licensure: None.
Preferred Experience: Depending on local needs, any of the following could be preferred for a Chaplain II: Experience with specialty area, three (3) years of chaplain experience, presenting to physicians/other clinicians.
Preferred Certifications: Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) by APC or NACC.
Preferred Other:
- Where needed, language skills or experience with specific patient groups served.
- Sensitivity to and respect for various religions.
- Knowledge in areas of pastoral theology, medical ethics, spirituality, death and dying, and crisis intervention.
- Is a career ladder candidate.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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