Pastoral Minister MHB

Salary: 41,964.00-62,946.00 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:

Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 10-6 Monday 10-6 Tuesday 10-6

Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Mission Integration, the Pastoral Minister ministers to patients and families in regard to religious/spiritual beliefs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, and following the lead of Certified Clinical Chaplains, the Pastoral Minister provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss, and death. Pastoral Ministers receive referrals, complete documentation including Spiritual Assessments, as well as provide on-going ministry. The Pastoral Minister receives referrals and/or handoffs from Certified Clinical Chaplains through Epic Secure Chat and other department communications.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Master's 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.
  • Completion of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within one (1) year required
  • Chaplain certification by professional national certifying agency for chaplaincy
  • Certification obtained within two (2) years after completion of CPE required

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
• Ten (10) years of experience in health care recommended

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