Chaplain I - Mercy Rehab Hospital - Chesterfield
On-site · St. Louis, Missouri, United States or Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide chaplaincy support at Mercy Rehab Hospital in Chesterfield, MO, with duties rooted in spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field (or equivalent experience) and completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent, plus experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity. Demonstrates compassion and respect for patient dignity, strong communication and listening skills, ability to work within an interdisciplinary clinical team, and capacity to provide spiritual comfort in emotionally challenging situations. Prefer candidates with some master's level work in theology/divinity or related fields and two CPE units; healthcare or military chaplaincy experience is a plus. The role supports Mercy’s mission and values and offers benefits for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience in lieu of the degree in addition to the required experience
- One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent experience
- Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity
- 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 work independently within a pastoral team and interdisciplinary clinical team
- Able to work in emotional and stressful situations
- Advocates for patient, family member or coworker when the need arises
- Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively
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