Manager - Spiritual Care - Mercy Hospital Jefferson

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The manager is responsible for both strategic leadership of and effective management of the day-to-day operations of the Spiritual Care Department, which serves a geographic area that includes hospital(s) and Mercy clinic locations and will also provide direct spiritual care as a chaplain. Manager will be capable of providing and supervising the use of technology for spiritual care. Manager works in matrix environment (with direct supervisors in mission and Spiritual Care). Manager contributes to ministry-wide vision, standards, and strategic goals for Spiritual Care and implements these locally.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values/charism, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Location:

Mercy Hospital Jefferson - Spiritual Care

1400 US Highway 61 N

Festus, MO 63028

Hours/Schedule:

Full-Time

Days

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Masters, Theology, Ministry or related studies, Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Experience: Two (2) years of recent health care experience. Leadership experience supervising others in and outside of a healthcare setting.
Certifications/Registration: Eligible and working toward Chaplain Board Certification.

Preferred Education: Completed four units of ACPE or NACC CPE
Preferred Experience: Five (5) years of healthcare ministry experience with one or more years of leadership.
Preferred Certifications/Registration: Board Certified Chaplain by recognized cognate group (NACC, APC, etc.)

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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