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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
All Work Shifts (United States of America)
Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Chaplain Supervisor (Harmonized) – St. Francis Downtown
Job Summary:
The Chaplain Team Supervisor is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services and supervision of the chaplaincy team at a particular clinical group, a site, and a hospital. The Supervisor coordinates scheduling of shifts, addresses staffing needs, and oversees the daily operation of the chaplaincy team. As a clinical chaplain, the Supervisor provides direct patient care and collaborates with other chaplains in addressing the spiritual care needs of patients, families, and staff. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Supervisor provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The Chaplain Team Supervisor is committed to the Mission and models its core values.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise the chaplaincy team at the assigned clinical group, site, or hospital.
- Manage the daily operation and provision of Spiritual Care.
- Participate in providing direct patient care as part of the chaplaincy team.
- Create and maintain monthly/weekly schedule for the chaplaincy team, including weekend and night on-call coverage.
- Manage PTO’s, urgent time-off requests, daily changes in scheduling.
- Work with the Director or Manager to promote team cohesion and effective relational dynamics within the chaplaincy team.
- Address job performance issues and disciplinary action plans regarding team members in consultation with the Director/Manager.
- Facilitate communication between the clinical leadership of the group, site, or hospital and the chaplaincy team regarding events, incidents, and assignments in which the chaplaincy team is asked to participate.
- Participate in strategic planning as part of the leadership team of the department.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adheres to the policies of the organization as a Catholic healthcare organization.
- Deliver job functions of Chaplain III as needed.
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.
Education:
- Master's degree in Theology or Pastoral Studies (required)
- Master's degree in Divinity (preferred)
- Doctoral degree in Theology, Ministry or Philosophy (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
- 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) or achieve within 12 months of hire (required)
- Advanced certification in specialty area of Chaplaincy, Ethics or an equivalent (required)
Experience:
- 4 years of progressive experience as a Chaplain (required)
- 1-2 years experience as a people leader (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
- 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
- Administer Corrective Action
- Administrative duties
- Assess Job Performance
- Demonstrate Ethical Knowledge
- Leading Others
- Manage Operations
- Promote Team Cohesion
- Manage associate schedules
- Strategic Planning
Training:
- Completion of the BSMH Chaplain Leader Program (preferred)
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Chaplains SC
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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].
