Chaplain

Located in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Gilbert the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed not-for profit hospital with more than 1300 employees and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014 Phoenix Children’s Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community. Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30 2016 Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community more than 42000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert.

The incumbent provides spiritual/religious counseling and ministry to patients and their families, demonstrating competency in spiritual and pastoral counseling, as well as dealing with grief, the dying process and death. The incumbent recognizes that during illness and suffering, individuals rely on their spiritual resources to cope and find meaning. Through the ministry of presence, religious and spiritual
interventions, pastoral counseling, bereavement counseling and crisis intervention the incumbent is empowered to heal, sustain, guide, and reconciles patients and their families. The incumbent also
provides a supportive presence to staff, including physicians, and makes referrals when necessary. The incumbent has a working knowledge of systems and organizational dynamics with the ability to
align personal and departmental goals with the organizational goals. The incumbent is able to articulate the role of chaplains and spiritual care services they offer to various interest groups in various
organizational settings.

MINIMUM

MDiv; MA in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling; or a Masters degree recognized by applicant’s faith group

One year of chaplaincy experience in the hospital or healthcare setting.

1600 hours of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Ecclesial endorsement

Professional Competencies: Theology of Pastoral Care (302.1-302.5) Identity and Conduct (303.1-303.9) Pastoral Care (304.1-304.9) Professionalism (305.1- 305.6)

Full certification, without provisions, by NACC or APC within 2 years of hire date.

PREFERRED

Board Certified Chaplain

5+ years of experience