Chaplain II
Mercy
- Fort Smith, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Education:
- Masters-level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or equivalence in related field.
- Four units of CPE
- Experience: One year of health care chaplaincy experience (may include CPE experience).
- Certifications: Eligible for certification or in process to become Board Certified Chaplain
- 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 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.