Under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Care and Mission, the Professional Chaplain functions as one who provides ministry in a healthcare setting to patients, families and staff, making tangible God's grace and presence in the midst of their present circumstance. As a trained professional the Chaplain will office a place of safety, free of judgment, prejudice, and discord. Their role is to journey with others through active listening and affirmation as patients and families share their stories. As deeper issues are revealed it provides an opportunity to help them discover how God has manifested himself to those individuals traveling their own personal and unique path. He/she will assist in integrating the spiritual and emotional issues brought through their current health crisis bringing recognition of the Divine within that situation. The Chaplain encourages those to whom they minister to search for new insights of self and a deeper God consciousness within and about themselves.

In addition, the Chaplain's role is presented in a broader dimension in the areas of education and leadership that nurtures the heart and soul of our health care organization. In living out the core values and mission of the Center through spirituality lived out in keeping with God's Word, thoughts and actions that daily offers God's healing presence. The Chaplain shapes and recognizes the needs that address a larger whole creating an environment that embodies a holistic approach to the healing of body, mind and spirit, a cornerstone of St. Mary's Medical Center.

EDUCATION:

A Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious, pastoral ministry, or spirituality.

Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by ACPE.

Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Certified or eligible for certification within two (2) years of hire date.

Professional Chaplain Emergency Department:

A Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious, pastoral ministry, or spirituality.

Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by ACPE.

Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Certified or eligible for certification within two (2) years of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year clinical training usually through CPE.

SKILLS:

Evidence that the person has a good pastoral identity. Evidence that the person is in touch with their own feelings about sickness, aging and dying. Evidence of an ability to minister to the patient's feelings, especially strong "negative" feelings, i.e. anger, resentment. Evidence of an ability to work and cooperate with other professional people. Evidence of an ability to deal with others in non-judgmental and confidential manner. Possess a lively faith.