Chaplain

OverviewDignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.ResponsibilitiesThe Chaplain provides spiritual/religious counseling and ministry to patients and their families, demonstrating competency in spiritual support and pastoral counseling, as well as dealing with grief, death and the dying process. The Chaplain recognizes that during illness and suffering, individuals rely on their spiritual resources to cope and seek meaning. Through the use of prayer, pastoral counseling, sacraments, crisis intervention, active listening and referrals, a Chaplain is empowered to heal, sustain, guide, and to reconcile patients, family members and significant others. The Chaplain also provides a listening, supportive presence to staff, including physicians, and refers them to appropriate resources when necessary.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentRetirement ProgramsWellness Programs tQualificationsExperience:1 year of chaplaincy Experience in the hospital setting preferred.Licensure:Certification or eligible for certification as chaplain with APC or NACCEducation:Bachelors DegreeMasters degree in Theology or Divinity- preferredSpecial Skills:Knowledge of: Hospice care; Principles of Death & Dying; Effective communication skills to work with interdisciplinary team; Beliefs and rituals of major religions; Mission, Philosophy, Values of Dignity Health and Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Common Values for Community Sponsorship; Spiritual assessment; Ministry to sick in all age groups.Pay Range$27.77 - $40.27 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.