Chaplain/PRN

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Provides pastoral care to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff and visitors associated with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Provides pastoral care to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff and visitors associated with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.


What you will do

• Provides pastoral care and or counseling to patients, family members and visitors.
• Provides pastoral care and or counseling to Associates and Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Master's Degree Divinity
• Master's Degree Theology

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years Faith based ministry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Functional knowledge of the religious principles of major faiths.
• Ability to work effectively with persons of diverse religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds.
• Skill and proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles and professional techniques in the field of chaplaincy.
• Ability to listen, understand, and minister to the specific spiritual needs of persons in crisis.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.