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　　Summary of Primary Function General Purpose of Position

　　Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain III 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 Job Functions

　　Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.

　　Provide 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, our community, and fellow associates.

　　Collaborate with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care.

　　Provide effective pastoral ministry by employing, in addition to basic pastoral skills, advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, including but not limited to, emotional processing, reframing for meanings and perspectives, and facilitation of deeper theological and personal reflections.

　　Demonstrate proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process.

　　Demonstrate proficiency in psychotherapeutic models, theoretical frameworks of praxis, pastoral theology, pastoral care and counseling, or healthcare ethics.

　　Provides a specialized perspective at clinical care conferences while addressing the spiritual and emotional aspects of holistic care. Provide consultation for cases with significant relational, familial, religious, or cultural dynamics and engender appropriate spiritual care outcomes.

　　Provide effective spiritual interventions in end-of-life situations and crisis cases (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).

　　Coordinate delivery of pastoral care resources for complex patient care situations and collaborate with Departmental leaders in making appropriate referrals.

　　Provide Advanced Care Planning consultations and elicits care preferences including Advanced Medical Directives documentation

　　Deliver a specialized service in area of expertise or assignment (e.g. palliative care, mental health, pediatrics, ethics, and mission leadership) per organizational needs.

　　Develop, manage, and deliver educational content in areas of advanced certification or subject-matter expertise to departmental colleagues or those of other disciplines.

　　Convene and facilitate staff-support interdisciplinary conversations as appropriate. Lead reflective listening group sessions after a significant tragic or traumatic event as requested by leaders.

　　Provide effective advisement to clinical leaders on ethical and moral concerns as needed.

　　Integrate best practices from spiritual care research and quality improvement outcomes into workflow processes.

　　Publish articles in academic journals or research publications in areas of spiritual care, theology, or ethics.

　　Program planning and management.

　　May co-lead seminars and CPE units with program certified educator.

　　May provide one-to-one and group supervision under the supervision of ACPE Certified Educator.

　　Professionally communicates clinically relevant information in the EMR benefitting interdisciplinary care.

　　Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adheres to the policies of the BSMH as a Catholic healthcare organization.

　　24/7 call with expectations for holidays/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.

　　Licensing/Certification

　　Completed four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (required)

　　Board certification by a professional certifying organization (National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Association of Professional Chaplains, Association of Jewish Chaplains, Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Association of Pastoral Counselors) (required)

　　Advanced certification in specialty area of Chaplaincy, Ethics or an equivalent (preferred) or ACPE Certified Educator Candidate (CEC)

　　Education

　　Master's degree in Theology or Pastoral Studies (required)

　　Master's degree in Divinity (preferred)

　　Doctoral degree in Theology, Ministry or Philosophy (preferred)

　　Work Experience

　　Completion of lay ministry or ordination process (preferred)

　　Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry. (required)

　　3 years of progressive experience as a Chaplain (required)

　　Training

　　none

　　Language

　　None

　　Patient Population – Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility

　　Not applicable for this position

　　Working Conditions

　　Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

　　May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

　　May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

　　May have periods of constant interruptions

　　General office environment

　　Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

　　* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Physical Demands

　　Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

　　Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

　　Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

　　Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

　　Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

　　Stoop, Kneel X

　　Crawling X

　　Climbing X

　　Balance X

　　Bending X

　　Work Position

　　Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

　　Sitting X

　　Walking X

　　Standing X

　　Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

　　Physical Requirements

　　Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

　　Perform shift work

　　Maneuver weight of patients

　　Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

　　Reach above shoulder

　　Repetitive arm/hand movements

　　Finger Dexterity

　　Color Vision

　　Acuity – far

　　Acuity – near

　　Hazards

　　Depth perception

　　Use of Latex products

　　Exposure to moving mechanical parts

　　Exposure to dust/fumes

　　Exposure to potential electrical shock

　　Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

　　Exposure to high pitched noises

　　Gaseous risk exposure

　　Skills

　　Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis

　　Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system

　　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

　　Leadership

　　Publish Content

　　Knowledge of Advanced Medical Directives

　　Content Development

　　Moral Philosophy

　　Moral Values

　　Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　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'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]