BJC HealthCare·St. Louis, Missouri
Provides sacramental and spiritual care services for Roman Catholic patients, families, and hospital staff. Responsibilities include celebrating Mass, coordinating Eucharistic Ministers, and identifying spiritual dynamics of those facing health challenges.
Proof of ordination as priest, good standing, and endorsement to hospital ministry by the Archdiocese of St. Louis required
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.
Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Spiritual Care Services department is made up of four service lines: Chaplaincy, Chaplaincy Education, Palliative Care Consult Services and Ethics Committee support.
Each of these service lines participates within the healthcare interdisciplinary teams at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with the goal of healing body, mind and spirit.
Department personnel are comprised of Board Certified Professional Chaplains, Chaplain Director, ACPE Chaplain Supervisor, Chaplain Manager, Chaplain Residents, Contractual Chaplains, Medical Director and physician of Palliative Care Consult Services, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Administrative Assistants and medical, chaplaincy, social work, nursing students rotating through these services.
Role Purpose Provides Spiritual Care Services for patients, families and staff and is a resource to Catholic patients, families and staff regarding sacramental ministries. Celebrates Mass as scheduled. Assists with coordinating the Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers. Assists with coordinating Contractual Priest services as needed.
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Market context
Catholic priest openings in Missouri are typically tied to parish, school, or hospital ministry needs, and employers often look for candidates already ordained and approved for local service. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree in theology or a related field, proof of ordination in good standing, a special ministry endorsement from the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and ACPE CPE units. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your endorsement and CPE documentation before applying.
