Part-Time Chaplain

Job Description:

Part-Time Chaplain

Description

Part Time Chaplaincy 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.

• We are a diverse facility. The Chaplain must be willing to work with love and compassion to support all clients in their spiritual growth regardless of the client’s faith or lack thereof.

• Must be able to respectfully support our LGBTQ+ clients and staff in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.

You may contact Chaplain Karen Pitt at (314) 877-6138 with questions and resumes may be emailed to Karen.pitt@dmh.mo.gov