Chaplain - AS NEEDED

**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.