Part-Time Chaplain

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Part-time (10 hours a week) Chaplain needed in a 224-bed psychiatric facility located on two campuses.

The Chaplain assists patients and staff in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during their stay.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Department of Mental Health and facility specific mission, vision and values.

· Experience and education in ministry strongly preferred.

· Possess an understanding of mental illness or be willing to learn.

Mentoring and training will be provided.

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.

· Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.

· Advocates for patients and/or co-worker when the need arises.

· Able to take direction and willing to receive training about providing pastoral care to the mentally ill.

· Uses computer systems and telephone systems effectively.

· Must complete all annual training as assigned.

· Must comply with Department policy regarding vaccinations and TB testing.

· A background check and drug testing are required conditions of employment by the Department of Mental Health.