Part-Time Chaplain

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Part Time Chaplaincy Position

Part-time (10 hours a week) Chaplain needed in a 224-bed psychiatric facility located on two campuses.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

The Chaplain assists patients and staff in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during their stay. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Department of Mental Health and facility specific mission, vision and values.

Qualifications - All you need for success

·         Experience and education in ministry strongly preferred.

·         Possess an understanding of mental illness or be willing to learn. Mentoring and training will be provided.
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.

·         Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.

·         Advocates for patients and/or co-worker when the need arises.

·         Able to take direction and willing to receive training about providing pastoral care to the mentally ill.

·         Uses computer systems and telephone systems effectively.

·         Must complete all annual training as assigned.

·         Must comply with Department policy regarding vaccinations and TB testing.

·         A background check and drug testing are required conditions of employment by the Department of Mental Health.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

·         We are a diverse facility. The Chaplain must be willing to work with love and compassion to support all clients in their spiritual growth regardless of the client’s faith or lack thereof.

·         Must be able to respectfully support our LGBTQ+ clients and staff in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

You may contact Chaplain Karen Pitt at (314) 877-6138 with questions and resumes may be emailed to [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.