Associate Clinical Chaplain

AdventHealth; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a PRN Chaplain to deliver compassionate spiritual care across four hospital campuses. The role provides pastoral support to patients, families, and staff, and collaborates with care teams to integrate spirituality into treatment plans.

Candidates should have a theology or pastoral ministry background, ACPE-accredited CPE, and prefer ordination or chaplain credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 ACPE-accredited CPE unit is required.
• Minimum of 2 ACPE-accredited CPE units preferred.
• 1+ year of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience preferred.
• Ordained Minister or CHAPLAIN credentials preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provide consultation to patients, families and staff with ethical decisions.
• Plan and implement spirituality initiatives with local ministries.
• Facilitate spiritual support during crises and transitions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into treatment plans.
• Conduct religious services, rituals, and ceremonies as needed.
• Offer emotional and spiritual support to staff.
• Develop relationships with local religious and community organizations.
• Educate staff on spiritual care and participate in team meetings.
• Maintain records of spiritual care activities and interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastoral care

Chaplaincy

Ethical decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology, spiritual care or pastoral ministry

Master's degree

Job description

Our Promise To You

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

120 N OAK ST

HINSDALE

Illinois

60521

Job Description

Position will cover all 4 hospital campuses - Bolingbrook Hospital, GlenOaks Hospital (Glendale Heights), Hinsdale Hospital, La Grange Hospital

Weekday day shifts: Hours vary depending on staffing and patient care needs.

Night on-call shifts: 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Weekend day shifts: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Weekend night shifts: 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

• Assesses, provides, and documents pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provides appropriate pastoral care to the local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provides consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Assists in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly.
• Facilitates spiritual support and guidance to patients, families, and staff during times of crisis and transition.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans.
• Conducts religious services, rituals, and ceremonies as needed.
• Offers emotional and spiritual support to staff to enhance their well-being and resilience.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local religious and community organizations.
• Provides education and training on spiritual care to healthcare staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and spiritual needs.
• Maintains accurate records of spiritual care activities and interventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]

Field Of Study

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, spiritual care or pastoral ministry

Work Experience

• 1+ of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Minimum of 1 unit of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE [Required]
• Minimum of 2 units of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE [Preferred]

Licenses And Certifications

• Ordained Minister (ORDM) [Preferred] OR Commissioned Minister Credential (ADM) [Preferred]
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement Certificate (CHAPLAIN) [Preferred]
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range

$23.74 - $44.17

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.