Mercy Health BSMH·Boardman, Ohio
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 facilitating theological reflections during times of crisis, loss, and death.
Mercy Health Intro paragraph As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.
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Chaplain III – St.
Elizabeth Boardman 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.
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 Mercy Health – 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
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.
Market context
In Ohio healthcare settings, Chaplain III roles are typically competitive because hospitals look for advanced training, board certification, CPE completion, and prior clinical experience. This role is especially selective given the combination of a master’s degree, ecclesial endorsement, and three years of healthcare chaplaincy experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time reading the original posting.