409 Chaplain jobs in the United States

**Description**
**PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain - Spiritual Care for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position at St. John Medical Center, Longview, WA.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.83 - $46.23. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**JOB SUMMARY**
Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people which is compassionate, accepting, respectful, and sensitive. Works as a member of the health care team and with other health care professionals. Promotes healing of mind, body, and spirit through direct care, leadership, and pastoral education. Works collaboratively with other professionals, faith community leaders, students, and community professionals. Provides leadership in promoting the mission, values and vision of PeaceHealth.
**DETAILS OF THE POSITION**
+ Assumes responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients and families in assigned areas and by referral and participation in interdisciplinary teams and other health care teams or service lines. Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, psychological, social, and physical needs of patients, families, and health care teams.
+ Assists others as they seek to make meaning during crises and as they try to integrate their personal, spiritual, and health care journeys. Facilitates theological reflection as appropriate.
+ Provides and documents interventions and interactions; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
+ Assist people to move through immediate and emerging crisis/trauma. Provides crisis debriefing and support to health care teams as needed.
+ Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
+ Provides notification, consultation and support for faith community leaders of patients and families wishing their faith community leaders notified and involved in their care. Works closely with faith community leaders to ensure patients' spiritual needs are met during hospitalization and appropriate referrals for post-discharge spiritual care are made.
+ Provides support, resource, and leadership for the programs, initiatives, and on-going department functions and goals as assigned.
+ Provides support, education, and consultation to members of health care teams as they seek personal and professional growth in becoming more effective caregivers and in providing care which is relational, patient centered, and holistically oriented.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**WHAT YOU BRING**
**Education**
+ Required: Theological Education as appropriate for chaplaincy and four units of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)
+ Master's Degree Preferred: from an accredited university or seminary
**Experience**
+ Minimum of 2 years Required: Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience
+ Preferred: Acute care experience
**Credentials**
+ Required: within 3 years Chaplain Board Certified or certification eligible by National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association/Healthcare Chaplaincy Association or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education certified or provisionally certified.
+ Required: Basic Life Support for hospice chaplains.
+ Preferred: Basic Life Support for all other chaplains
**Skills**
+ Ability to assist others in medical decision making consistent with their values and belief system. (Required)
+ Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. (Required)
+ Ability to appropriately articulate his/her own spiritual perspective and integration while remaining respectful of the perspective of others. (Required)
+ Able to integrate experience and reflection into pastoral ministry. (Required)
+ Ability to interact with faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions. (Required)
+ Ability to work effectively with patients who have widely varying physical, emotional, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs which bring meaning to their lives and to their experiences as patients. (Required)
+ Crisis counseling skills and/or experience required for addressing and processing trauma situations. (Required)
+ Ability to integrate and utilize a variety of modalities in healing, i.e., guided meditation, music thanatology, etc. (Required)
+ Computer literate and proficient in MS Office; Electronic Medical Record experience. (Preferred)
+ Commitment to continuing education. (Required)
+ Endorsement from or attestation of good standing in a faith tradition. (Required)
**Working Conditions**
**Lifting**
+ Required: within 3 years Chaplain Board Certified or certification eligible by National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association/Healthcare Chaplaincy Association or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education certified or provisionally certified.
+ Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
+ Sedentary work.
**Environmental Conditions**
+ Predominantly operates in an office environment.
+ Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
**Mental/Visual**
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
REQNUMBER: 116714

**Description**
**PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain - Spiritual Care for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend. Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.83 - $46.23. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**Job Summary**
Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people which is compassionate, accepting, respectful, and sensitive. Works as a member of the health care team and with other health care professionals. Promotes healing of mind, body, and spirit through direct care, leadership, and pastoral education. Works collaboratively with other professionals, faith community leaders, students, and community professionals. Provides leadership in promoting the mission, values and vision of PeaceHealth.
**Essential Functions**
+ Assumes responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients and families in assigned areas and by referral and participation in interdisciplinary teams and other health care teams or service lines. Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, psychological, social, and physical needs of patients, families, and health care teams.
+ Assists others as they seek to make meaning during crises and as they try to integrate their personal, spiritual, and health care journeys. Facilitates theological reflection as appropriate.
+ Provides and documents interventions and interactions; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
+ Assist people to move through immediate and emerging crisis/trauma. Provides crisis debriefing and support to health care teams as needed.
+ Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
+ Provides notification, consultation and support for faith community leaders of patients and families wishing their faith community leaders notified and involved in their care. Works closely with faith community leaders to ensure patients' spiritual needs are met during hospitalization and appropriate referrals for post-discharge spiritual care are made.
+ Provides support, resource, and leadership for the programs, initiatives, and on-going department functions and goals as assigned.
+ Provides support, education, and consultation to members of health care teams as they seek personal and professional growth in becoming more effective caregivers and in providing care which is relational, patient centered, and holistically oriented.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**What you bring**
+ **Required:** Theological Education as appropriate for chaplaincy and four units of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)
+ Master's Degree Preferred: from an accredited university or seminary
+ **Minimum of 2 years Required:** Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience
+ Preferred: Acute care experience
+ **Required:** within 3 years Chaplain Board Certified or certification eligible by National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association/Healthcare Chaplaincy Association or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education certified or provisionally certified
+ Required: Basic Life Support for hospice chaplains
+ Preferred: Basic Life Support for all other chaplains
**Skills**
+ Ability to assist others in medical decision making consistent with their values and belief system. (Required)
+ Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. (Required)
+ Ability to appropriately articulate his/her own spiritual perspective and integration while remaining respectful of the perspective of others. (Required)
+ Able to integrate experience and reflection into pastoral ministry. (Required)
+ Ability to interact with faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions. (Required)
+ Ability to work effectively with patients who have widely varying physical, emotional, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs which bring meaning to their lives and to their experiences as patients. (Required)
+ Crisis counseling skills and/or experience required for addressing and processing trauma situations. (Required)
+ Ability to integrate and utilize a variety of modalities in healing, i.e., guided meditation, music thanatology, etc. (Required)
+ Computer literate and proficient in MS Office; Electronic Medical Record experience. (Preferred)
+ Commitment to continuing education. (Required)
+ Endorsement from or attestation of good standing in a faith tradition. (Required)
**Working Conditions**
**Lifting**
+ Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
+ Sedentary work.
**Environmental Conditions**
+ Predominantly operates in an office environment.
+ Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
**Mental/Visual**
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
REQNUMBER: 117143

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic understands the importance of spiritual support in facilitating overall wellness and healing. Meeting others where they can find comfort and helping them during troubled waters is a vital part of your role as a Chaplain. You can help guide everyone you meet through some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, allowing you to make a lasting and meaningful difference every day.
**A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 4:30PM.**
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
+ Provide education and consultation for physicians, nurses and other caregivers.
+ Provide spiritual care and counseling for patients, families and caregivers of all faith groups, ages and conditions.
+ Foster spiritual resources for healing.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Completion of at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and one year of ministry experience OR Bachelor's Degree, three years of ministry experience, satisfactory completion of one or two units of Clinical Pastoral Education and the expectation to get four CPEs within two years of hire
+ Certification as a board-certified Chaplain ( or eligibility within two years OR certification as an ACPE Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education
+ Availability to work on-call and regular work hours
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Master's Degree of Divinity or equivalent
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: Requirements:**
+ Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
+ Must be able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
+ Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
+ Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.
+ In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
+ In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
**Pay Range**
Salaries (which may be) shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

**Description**
**PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain Associate - Spiritual Care for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.49 - $38.18. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**Job Summary**
Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and, as needed, PeaceHealth caregivers. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all persons which is compassionate, accepting, respectful, and sensitive. An associate chaplain works in situations appropriate to their essential job functions and scope of practice as a member of the healthcare team and with other healthcare professionals in augmenting the work of the Spiritual Care Department. Demonstrates the mission, values, and vision of PeaceHealth.
**Essential Functions**
+ Assists people to move through immediate and emerging crises/trauma.
+ Assists others as they seek to make meaning during crises and as they try to integrate their personal, spiritual, and health care journeys. Facilitates theological reflection as appropriate.
+ Provides and documents interventions and interactions; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
+ Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of the patients, families and health care team.
+ Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
+ Provides notification, consultation, and support for patients and families wishing their faith community leaders to be notified and involved in their care.
+ Responds to traumas, codes, emergency requests or other needs in a timely manner consistent with local response time policy.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Religion, or a related field
+ Master's Degree Preferred: Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Religion, or a related field
**Experience**
+ Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience
+ Preferred: Acute care experience
**Credentials**
+ Required Upon Hire: One unit of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)
+ Preferred Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
+ Required Upon Hire: Provide documentation of approval/endorsement from an endorsing body that represent the caregiver's theological/spiritual/philosophical identity
**Skills**
+ Recognizes limits of skills and seeks next level of support from Spiritual Care director/manager or designated chaplain. (Required)
+ Ability to recognize patients needing assistance with medical decision making and refer them to staff chaplain, ethicist, or physician as appropriate and consistent with the patient's values and beliefs. (Required)
+ Familiarity with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. (Required)
+ Ability to appropriately articulate his/her own spiritual perspective and integration while remaining respectful of the perspective of others. (Required)
+ Able to integrate experience and reflection into pastoral ministry. (Required)
+ Ability to interact with faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions. (Required)
+ Ability to work effectively with a wide range of patients who have varying physical, emotional, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs which challenge their ability to bring meaning to their experiences as a patient. (Required)
+ Preference for those with crisis counseling skills and/or experience required for addressing and processing trauma situations. (Required)
+ Demonstrates ongoing personal, professional, and spiritual growth through conversation or consultation with other chaplains or members of an ecclesiastical body. Understands the value of debriefing and support for the sacred work of chaplaincy. (Required)
+ Computer literate and proficient in MS Office; Electronic Medical Record experience. (Preferred)
+ Commitment to continuing education. (Required)
**Working Conditions**
**Lifting**
+ Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
+ Sedentary work.
**Environmental Conditions**
+ Predominantly operates in an office environment.
+ Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
**Mental/Visual**
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
REQNUMBER: 112992

**Location:** **METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER**
**Biweekly Hours:** **72.00**
**Shift:** **8am-4:30pm**
**The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.**
**Summary:**
**Functions by virtue of his/her call to ministry endorsed by his/her religious denomination or faith group to provide for the emotional and spiritual support of patients/families/employees of The MetroHealth System through listening, counseling, prayer, and conducting religious faith-based/sacramental services. Ministers to people of all faith traditions. Acts as an integral part of the health care team, including interacting with nursing, medical, and support staff to ensure that the appropriate levels of service are met/delivered in a timely manner. Assists with the planning/implementation of services that provide spiritual/charitable support to the organization and community. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.**
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's Degree (e.g. Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Theology (MTh), etc.) from an accredited theological seminary or university in theology or divinity or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
Certified Chaplain by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) through the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or a similar group, or obtains certification within 2 years of hire.
Ecclesiastical endorsement (e.g. Ordination, Commissioned, or Licensed) by a faith denomination or church.
Successfully completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)-approved training site.
Experience as a Chaplain in a health care pastoral care program.
Basic knowledge of current medical/ethical concerns.
Ability to minister to people of all ages.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills.
Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to relate to people of all faiths/those with no religious affiliation.
Displays sensitivity to and understanding of various cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Preferred:
Fluency in writing, speaking, and interpreting both English and Spanish.
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Physical Requirements:
May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.

**Description**
**PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain Lead - Spiritual Care for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $33.89 - $50.85. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**Job Summary**
Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions for assigned area. Assists with ensuring departmental goals are achieved, timelines met, and service excellence provided in all aspects of work. Subject matter expert. Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people that is compassionate, accepting, respectful and sensitive. Promotes healing of mind, body, and spirit through direct care, leadership, and pastoral education. Works collaboratively with other professionals, faith community leaders, students, and community professionals.
**Essential Functions**
+ Provides technical assistance. Oversees staff schedules, monitors team projects. Supports staff training including onboarding, for team.
+ Supports the programs, initiatives and ongoing department functions and goals as assigned.
+ Leads the team in providing spiritual care to patients and families for assigned areas and by referral and participation in interdisciplinary teams and other health care teams or service lines.
+ Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, emotional, and social, needs of patients, families, and health care teams.
+ Provides and documents spiritual assessments, pastoral plans, interventions, and consultations; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
+ Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
+ Facilitates theological reflection and assists others as they seek to make meaning during crisis and as they integrate their personal, spiritual and health journeys.
+ Based on desires of patient and/or family, works closely with faith community leaders to assure the spiritual needs of patients and/or families are met during hospitalization and appropriate referrals are made for post-discharge spiritual care.
+ Provides support, education, and consultation to members of health care teams as they seek personal and professional growth in becoming more effective caregivers and in providing care which is relational, patient centered, and holistically oriented.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Master's Degree Required: Divinity, Theology, Religion, or a related field
**Experience**
+ Minimum of 2 years Required: Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience
+ Preferred: Acute care experience
+ Preferred: Previous leadership experience
+ Required: 4 units of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education Units)
**Credentials**
+ Required: within 3 years Chaplain Board Certified or certification eligible by National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association/Healthcare Chaplaincy Association or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education certified or provisionally certified
+ Preferred: Basic Life Support
+ Required: Basic Life Support For Hospice Chaplains
+ Preferred: Upon Hire Endorsement/Approval: Provide documentation of approval/endorsement from an endorsing body that represents the caregiver's theological/spiritual/philosophical identity
**Skills**
+ Ability to assist others in medical decision making consistent with their values and belief system. (Required)
+ Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. (Required)
+ Ability to appropriately articulate his/her own spiritual perspective and integration while remaining respectful of the perspective of others. (Required)
+ Able to integrate experience and reflection into pastoral ministry. (Required)
+ Ability to interact with faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions. (Required)
+ Ability to work effectively with patients who have widely varying physical, emotional, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs which bring meaning to their lives and to their experiences as patients. (Required)
+ Crisis counseling skills and/or experience required for addressing and processing trauma situations. (Required)
+ Ability to integrate and utilize a variety of modalities in healing, i.e., guided meditation, music thanatology, etc. (Required)
+ Computer literate and proficient in MS Office; Electronic Medical Record experience. (Preferred)
**Department / Location Specific Notes**
**All Networks:**
+ Chaplains may be required to float between Hospital, Hospice, and PHMG, etc., as requested/required.
**Working Conditions**
**Lifting**
+ Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
+ Sedentary work.
**Environmental Conditions**
+ Predominantly operates in an office environment.
+ Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
**Mental/Visual**
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
REQNUMBER: 116195

Spiritual Care Counselor / Chaplain, Hospice

Location: Rosemont, IL

Position: Spiritual Care Counselor / Chaplain, Hospice

Coverage Area: Rosemont, Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie, Oak Park and surrounding areas

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Spiritual Care Counselor I at AccentCare

Salary: $6000 - $75000 / year

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm + on call support

Offer Based on Years of Experience

Reimagine Your Career in Hospice

As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your patients and their families, and at AccentCare, we are united in our relentless drive to reimagine care because we want to provide the service we would seek for our own families. We think it's really special to be a part of our patient's health journey and create incredible memories while providing world-class patient care.

Be the Best Spiritual Care Counselor I You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Bachelor's degree, required, from an accredited college, university or divinity school
• Ordained, credentialed, or commissioned according to the practices of a legitimate and recognized religious organization or faith tradition
• Three Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit, from ACPE, required
• CPE equivalencies granted per established guidelines of individual professional organizations
• Previous hospice experience, preferred
• Minimum one-year supervised experience in medical, educational or religious agency or institution
• Ability to provide an inter-faith approach to spiritual care, demonstrating a high level of cultural and theological competence in working with diverse faith and belief systems
• Experience or education in grief or loss counseling
• Qualifications for state-specific requirements above minimum education standards are as follows:
• CT: Minimum three-years' experience providing pastoral or spiritual care

Responsibilities

As a Spiritual Care Counselor I, you will:

• Support families and communities through the anticipatory grief and post-death bereavement processes
• Complete the spiritual needs comprehensive assessment of a patient and family-of-choice for all patients admitted to hospice services
• Serve as liaison to the patient and family's community of faith
• Respond to patient and family needs
• Support patient and family's clergy, or other spiritual caregiver, as relates to the terminal illness of the patients
• Build relationships of care and concerns partnering with persons in their spiritual journey, empowering them to draw from their identified areas of strength and support

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Qualifications Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

**Location:**
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital
**Worker Type:**
PRN
**Work Shift:**
As Needed (United States of America)
**Pay Range:**
_The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._
$21.75 - $33.00
**Position Highlights**
Posting for a Catholic Chaplain.
**You Belong at Avera**
**Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.**
**A Brief Overview**
Accountable to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of the patient/family/residents and staff. This role is responsible for collaborating with peers, fellow employees and leaders, using theological and clinical training to help patients, families, and staff members cope with illness, trauma, death, and loss more effectively. The Chaplain will assess the patient's spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient's medical plan of care and will communicate the spiritual assessment results as needed to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team all while maintaining an atmosphere of Christian, patient centered care at Avera.
**What you will do**
+ Work with patients/families to understand implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs, to work through difficult issues, and to support the interdisciplinary health care team.
+ Available to consult and debrief with Avera departments, groups, and individual staff members in the event of unexpected or unsettling events. Communicate with the interdisciplinary health care team and obtain pertinent information regarding the patient's condition, family dynamics, and the health care teams' understanding of the need for spiritual care.
+ Plan, facilitate, coordinate, and deliver pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families and staff who are formally consulted, who may be referred as part of the interdisciplinary team, the patient's/family's request, or through general rounding throughout the Avera facilities. Explore with the patient and family belief and meaning in illness and crisis situations, respecting the goals, desires, and choices of each person.
+ Gather and evaluate relevant data pertinent to the patient's situation and/or bio- psycho-social-spiritual/religious health. Assessment and reassessment are fundamental parts of the Chaplain's duties, assisting other team members in the development of the patient's plan of care.
+ Assist patients/families/staff in times of crisis, bereavement, and important end of life questions and decisions. This will include addressing patients and families in distress.
+ Provide encouragement and support during illness, empowering patients to embrace their spiritual/religious strengths and inner resources for healing.
+ Proficient in planning, facilitating, coordinating and delivering leadership of spirituality groups, ecumenical devotional services, family conferences, public prayers at Avera meetings, including but not limited to dedications and remembrance services.
+ Serve as a liaison to Catholic Chaplains to assist in facilitating and coordinating Sacramental Roman Catholic Ministry needs and requests. Serve as a liaison to community clergy; contacting them for specific family/patient needs or requests. Be a public relations advocate and may invite community clergy to visit their parishioners as appropriate, within Avera policies and guidelines.
+ Document information in the electronic record that is relevant to the patient's medical, psycho-social and spiritual/religious goals. The documentation recognizes regulatory guidelines regarding confidentiality, while providing the interdisciplinary team with information about relevant spiritual needs and concerns that impact the patient's care and disposition.
**Essential Qualifications**
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
**Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ High School or GED Equivalent
**Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's in Theology, Religious Studies or related field.
+ Association of Professional Chaplains (Board Certified Chaplain) - Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. Upon Hire
+ Clinical Pastoral Education - 1 Unit - Association of Pastoral Education # of units and timeframe to complete may vary by region. Upon Hire
+ Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire
+ Good standing in the church, denomination and/or religious order through ecclesiastical endorsement.
+ 1-3 years of pastoral experience
+ Knowledge and appreciation of Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives
**Expectations and Standards**
+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
+ Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
+ Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
+ Maintain confidentiality.
+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-444 or send an email to_ _._
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-444.
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