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Chaplain III – St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours·Henrico County, Virginia

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

The Chaplain III provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include conducting spiritual care assessments and ministering to diverse faith groups in a non-proselytizing manner.

Bon Secours As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Chaplain III – St.

Mary's Hospital Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain III ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs.

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death.

The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

Essential Functions: Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.

Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.

Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.

Collaborate with fellow team members and the interdisciplinary team including appropriate referrals that serve those in their care.

Provide effective pastoral ministry by employing, in addition to basic pastoral skills, advanced pastoral care and counseling techniques, including but not limited to, emotional processing, reframing for meanings and perspectives, and facilitation of deeper theological and personal reflections.

Demonstrate proficiency in conducting full-spectrum spiritual care assessment and care planning process.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

  • Master’s degree in related field such as Pastoral Studies, or Theology (required) Master's degree in Divinity (preferred) Doctoral degree in
  • Theology or
  • Philosophy (preferred)
  • Required
  • Licensing &
  • Certifications: Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (required) Required to have Board certification by one of these professional certifying organizations: National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Association of Professional Chaplains, Association of Jewish Chaplains, Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Association of Pastoral Counselors Advanced certification in specialty area of Chaplaincy, Ethics or an equivalent (preferred)
  • ACPE
  • Certified
  • Educator
  • Candidate (CEC) (preferred)
  • Experience: Three years of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (Required) Ecclesial endorsement from church body to be involved in hospital ministry. (Required) Completion of lay ministry or the ordination process. (preferred)
  • Skills &
  • Abilities: Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system Active listening Apply Ethical Practices Clinical Pastoral Care Collaboration Communication Crisis counseling Crisis Intervention Demonstrate Empathy Flexibility Good interpersonal skills Healthcare Ethics Human Relations Interfaith Dialogue Ministering to diverse populations Organization Skills Pastoral Care Pastoral Counseling Pastoral Ministries Pastoral Theology Planning Presentation Skills Public Relations Relationship building Religious Studies Spiritual Care Spiritual Care Assessments Spiritual Support Teamwork Theological Reflection Verbal Communication Written Communication Facilitation of theological reflections Medical Ethics Catholic Social Teaching Ability to lead and coordinate prayer and worship services Ability to teach an understanding of diverse theology and ecclesiology Leadership Publish Content Knowledge of Advanced Medical Directives Content Development Moral Philosophy Moral Values Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Range:

Minimum

$26.82

Maximum

$41.57 As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a related field, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and board certification from a recognized professional organization. Candidates must have at least three years of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare setting and ecclesial endorsement.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Empathy
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Active Listening
  • Public Relations
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Medical Ethics
  • Pastoral Care
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Interfaith Dialogue
  • Theological Reflection
  • Spiritual Care Assessment

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Competitive pay
  • Professional development
  • Prescription coverage
  • Continuing education support
  • Incentives
  • 403(b) with employer contributions
  • Mental health resources
  • FMLA leave
  • Backup care for children and elders
  • HSA/FSA options

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Henrico County, Virginia
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Bon Secours

Bon Secours is hiring in Henrico County, Virginia. It operates in medical practices. Team size: 201-500 employees. Headquarters: College Park, Georgia. This opening is listed as other.

Salary listed on 116 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
Size201-500 employees
HQCollege Park, Georgia
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