Job Description

Chaplain - On-call

*Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of Meritus Medical Center

*Hourly rate $23.74

*Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Care Services, the Chaplain provides spiritual care for patients, families, volunteers, and staff in the hospital; provides leadership for in-patient and community education and treatment programs; provides mentoring for clinical pastoral education trainees; and provides leadership for programs to support area clergy and faith communities so as to foster a relationship with the religious community.

Education – bachelor's degree in religion, theology or other related field required. Master of Divinity or equivalent; preferred. 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent--4 preferred.

Experience – Pastoral care, pastoral counseling, parish leadership, clinical education experience.

Licensure/Certification – Ordination and/or letter of endorsement by faith required. It is preferred the candidate hold a clinical chaplain board certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or other professional chaplaincy organization.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Instructing, Judgment and Decision, Time Management, Management of Persons, Negotiation, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Pastoral Care Theory.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay

Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.