Associate Chaplain: Hospital Spiritual Care & Presence

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The role includes conducting patient visits, addressing spiritual and emotional concerns, and supporting care during crises in the Emergency Department and critical care units. Education includes CPE and a theology-related degree, with ministry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear, compassionate communication with patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience providing spiritual care during crisis moments.
• Ability to document assessments and interventions for patient records.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to support holistic care.
• Respond with presence during codes and crisis situations in ED and critical care.
• Document spiritual care assessments and interventions in medical records.
• Honor diverse faith traditions and facilitate religious rituals as requested.
• Participate in weekend and on-call duties to ensure coverage.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis counseling

Documentation of care

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology or pastoral ministry

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

Two years of ministry experience preferred

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The role includes conducting patient visits, addressing spiritual and emotional concerns, and supporting care during crises in the Emergency Department and critical care units. Education includes CPE and a theology-related degree, with ministry experience preferred.