Associate Chaplain

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible Scheduling

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a dedicated Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, assess spiritual resources, and support coping strategies in diverse settings across the hospital system.

The role requires empathy, crisis-capable communication, and compliance with professional ethics. A CPE background plus ordination/licensure is expected; on-call duties may apply depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required; two units preferred.
• Ordained, licensed, or commissioned to function in a religious vocation; endorsement or good standing from faith group required.
• Two years of equivalent chaplain experience may be considered depending on facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients/residents and families as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Document spiritual care visits in the electronic health record.
• Respond to spiritual care referrals and consultations in a timely manner.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or above

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Two years chaplain experience

Ordained/licensed to practice religious ministry

endorsement/good standing from faith group

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00
Union Position: No
Department Details: oin Our Team and Grow The Good! Hours: PRN schedule covering nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Why you will love this role:

• Supportive Work Environment
• Patient Focused Care
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Wellness Program
• Competitive salary based off of experience
• Career advancement opportunities

Summary Aims to offer a sense of attentiveness and compassion in the midst of suffering and struggle. Provides spiritual and emotional support during illness, injury, crisis and/or emergency. Performs spiritual care. Demonstrates pastoral care skills. Assesses patients’/residents' spiritual resources and well-being and encourage the patient/resident and/or family member to utilize his or her own spiritual and religious coping strategies.

Job Description

Possesses empathy for challenges experienced by patients/residents and families in the medical setting and comfortable with diverse populations of varying ages, cultures and beliefs. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with other members to develop and provide spiritual support to client and families. Functions effectively in trauma and crisis situations. Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics. Effectively documents spiritual care visits in the electronic health record. Addresses the spiritual care referrals and consults in a timely manner. Follows departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates critical thinking skills under adverse situations in order to respond appropriately to patients/residents and families. Understands one's limits and seeks appropriate guidance and assistance when needed to ensure delivery of adequate care. Communicates appropriately and thoroughly with chaplain colleagues about patient/resident care needs. Attends and participates in department meetings and gatherings. Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree or above preferred.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in an accredited CPE center required, two units of CPE preferred.
• Will consider two years equivalent experience as a Chaplain, preferably in a medical or healthcare setting dependent on facility needs and size.
• One Unit = 400 hours, 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program.
• Ordained, licensed, or commissioned to function in a religious vocation by an appropriate religious authority required and obtains letter of endorsement or letter of good standing from their faith group.
• Associate Chaplains hired on or after January 1, 2014, acceptable qualifications included one of the following:
  • Completion of, or in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree.
  • Completion of advanced degree in divinity, theology, or its equivalency.
  • Ecclesiastical endorsement.
  • Minimum of one unit of clinical pastoral education.
  • Eligibility for certification in the Association of Professional Chaplains, Catholic Chaplains, or comparable professional organization.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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About Sanford Health and Good Samaritan

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.