Job Information
Catholic Health Pastoral Minister MHB in Buffalo, New York
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
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.
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