Now hiring a Catholic Priest - Associate Chaplain.

A Catholic Priest, trained in basic spiritual care assessments and interventions. Completes basic spiritual care assessments and care delivery to patients, families, and associates of all religious denomination. Assists individuals with the integration of spiritual and cultural traditions into the plan of care. Offers basic support and counseling during crisis and non-crisis events. Is inclusive of individuals of all faiths and no faith; works to facilitate communication between individuals and their faith communities. Refers complex cases and ethical issues to a staff or clinical chaplain.

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We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

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Why Join Us:
Per Required Need - Exempt: No
Job is based Presbyterian Hospital
Work hours: Varied Days and Hours
Weekends: Required
Benefits: PRN/PT medical benefits available for this position such as medical, free gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

Ideal Candidate:

Must have a Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred.

Ordination as a Catholic Priest within the Roman Catholic Church.

Flexibility and availability to work on a PRN basis, including weekends and holidays.

Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred.
• Ordination as a Catholic Priest within the Roman Catholic Church.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement or good standing with the local diocese.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic pastoral care in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of medical ethics and the ability to navigate complex ethical situations.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in pastoral and counseling relationships.
• Familiarity with the hospital environment and sensitivity to diverse cultural and religious beliefs.

• Offer spiritual support and guidance to patients, families, and hospital staff members during times of illness, crisis, and loss.
• Conduct Catholic sacraments and rituals, including administering Holy Communion, Anointing of the Sick, and providing Last Rites as necessary, and hearing confessions.
• Visit patients in hospital rooms to provide emotional and spiritual comfort, addressing their religious needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support holistic patient care.
• Conduct religious services, such as Mass, in hospital chapels or designated areas as appropriate.
• Facilitate prayer services and religious rituals for patients and families as requested.
• Provide counseling and assistance in addressing ethical or spiritual dilemmas that may arise in a healthcare setting.
• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to urgent spiritual needs outside regular working hours.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of pastoral visits and interactions.

We offer more than the standard benefits!

For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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USD $30.21/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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