Associate Clinical Chaplain

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

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral and spiritual care for patients, families and staff in a PRN daytime role. The Chaplain will collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans and lead religious services as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in theology or related field, a Master’s preferred, and ACPE-accredited CPE units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, spiritual care or pastoral ministry.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE: at least 1 unit required and 2 units preferred.
• Ordained Minister or Commissioned Minister Credential preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provide spiritual care to local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Consult with patients, families and medical staff on ethical decision making and referrals as needed.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate spiritual program activities with local ministries.
• Facilitate spiritual support during crises and transitions for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into treatment plans.
• Conduct religious services, rituals, and ceremonies as needed.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to staff to enhance well-being.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual care

Ethical decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

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

City: HINSDALE

State: Illinois

Postal Code: 60521

Job Description:

• 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:

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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.