Chaplain I - Mercy Rehab Hospital - Chesterfield
Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Find your calling at Mercy! Education: Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or
related field; or equivalent education and experience in lieu of
the degree in addition to the required experience. One unit of
Clinical Pastoral Education (see worksheet Guide to Determining
Applicable CPE & Certification Programs for New Chaplain Hires) or
equivalent experience (see worksheet Guide to Determining
Applicable Work Experience for New Chaplain Hires). If equivalent
experience, the candidate has up to one year to complete the
unit. 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.
Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of
Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate
in meeting the health needs of the community. Pastoral Services
assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their
spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness,
injury or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of
their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a
manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service
Standards.Position Details:
Experience: Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry
capacity.
Certifications: In good standing with community and endorsed or
eligible for endorsement by faith community.
Other:
- Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the
spiritual.
- Ability to be self-reflective about work.
- Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual
comfort.
- Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral
team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to
provide quality services resulting in high patient
satisfaction.
- Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
- Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need
arises.
- Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems
effectively.
Preferred Education: Some master's level work in Theology,
Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field. Two units of
CPE.
Preferred Experience: Current healthcare or military chaplaincy
experience.
Preferred Other:
- Where needed, language skills or experience with specific patient
groups served.
- Sensitivity to and respect for various religions.
- Knowledge in areas of pastoral theology, medical ethics,
spirituality, death and dying, and crisis intervention.
- Is a career ladder candidate.
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