What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at CommonSpirit Health?
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Responsibilities
- Provides spiritual support for inpatients, outpatients, relatives of patients, and staff members.
- Empathizes and prays with the ill, the dying patients, and their families.
- Provides for follow-up visits as needed.
- Confers with medical and nursing staff in regards to the spiritual needs of patients.
- Partners with the broader community to meet spiritual and emotional needs.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the sacramental and spiritual needs of patients, families, staff, and community.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in a theological discipline such as theology, pastoral ministry, or related field. Successful completion of at least four units of approved Clinical Pastoral Education.
- Three years pastoral experience, and at least one year experience in a health care setting
- NACC Certification of Standing/Affiliation with NACC - CHAPLAIN, or APC board certified chaplain – BCC-APC.
