Pastoral Minister MHB

Salary: 37,186.50-55,789.50 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

Sunday – Thursday 10a-6p

Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Mission Services, the Pastoral Minister ministers to patients and families in regard to religious/spiritual beliefs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Pastoral Minister provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss, and death. Primary areas of responsibility include units such as Intensive Care, Emergency, Oncology, anti-partum at risk and neo-natal intensive care. Pastoral Ministers receive referrals, complete documentation including Spiritual Assessments as well as provide on-going ministry.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Pastoral Ministry or related field required

Two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education, preferred

Ecclesiastical Endorsements –

Must be in good standing to serve as a pastoral minister according to the code of ethics for spiritual care professionals and the standards of practice for professional chaplains. Should the pastoral minister characterize or hold themselves out to be a member of any religious clergy, he or she must be held as a member in good standing of same religious clergy or order at all times while employed at Catholic Health.

EXPERIENCE

Active, practicing Catholic preferred with pastoral experience marked by demonstrated grasp of both the complexity of health care as a business and the unique moral, ethical and social expectations placed on the health care provider who claims a Catholic identity

Well-formed in Catholic tradition, knowledge of Catholic theology and catholic social teaching

At least two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following are recommended: health care, education, mission or spiritual care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

High level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills

Strong theological reflection skills

Strong conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

Commitment to Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Exhibits strong pastoral identity

Strong emotional and spiritual maturity

Ability to maintain professional and personal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

Flexibility in work hours, programs and services

Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to utilize computer for documentation, communication and preparation of material for ministry

Presentation and teaching skills

Ability to lead and coordinate prayer/Communion services

Ability to provide group facilitation and critical incident stress management

Knowledge of Advance Directives policy and ability to facilitate discussion with patient/resident/family

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs

Clinical area of workplace

REQNUMBER: 31838