Associate Clinical Chaplain

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, CO is seeking a Chaplain for PRN Night-Weekend shifts to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role collaborates with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into treatment plans and to conduct services and rituals as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in theology/spiritual care, preferably a Master’s, with ACPE CPE units (minimum 1, preferred 2). Ordained or CHAPLAIN credentials welcomed. Pay range listed for hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, spiritual care or pastoral ministry required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 1+ year of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience preferred.
• ACPE CPE units: minimum 1 required, 2 preferred.
• Ordained, commissioned or CHAPLAIN credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, provides, and documents pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provides spiritual support and guidance during crisis and transition.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans.
• Conducts religious services, rituals, and ceremonies as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of spiritual care activities.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual guidance

Team collaboration

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology

Master's degree in theology or pastoral ministry

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining 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. 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: Night-Weekend (United States of America)
Address: 7700 S BROADWAY
City: LITTLETON
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80122

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

N/A

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

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range:

$24.89 - $46.30

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.