Chaplain

Dignity Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health seeks a Chaplain to serve as a compassionate spiritual leader within Chandler Regional Medical Center, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.

You will deliver direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering presence, support, and rituals, while collaborating with the healthcare team to meet diverse spiritual needs and advocate for holistic care in a diverse hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Divinity or a Master’s degree recognized by the endorser (requires approval letter)
• Board Certified Chaplain APC within 24 months of hire
• Clinical Pastoral Education: 4 units (1600 hours) in an ACPE hospital center
• Maintenance of continuing education and peer review requirements per professional standards

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to patients and families in a timely manner as a professional spiritual care resource
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient charts for spiritual care interventions, plans, and outcomes
• Advocate for patient rights regarding spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial values affecting care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds to support pastoral care
• Educate patients and families about spiritual resources, advance directives, organ and tissue donation, ethics, and related issues
• Assist with ritual, worship, and sacramental needs for patients, families, and staff

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Divinity

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.

Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.

To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Provides pastoral care, to patients and families in a timely manner and serves as a professional spiritual care resource
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts regarding spiritual care interventions, plans, and outcomes
• Advocates for patient rights in regard to spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial values and how they impact a patient and their support system response to their care
• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care by participating in team meetings and rounds
• Provides education to patients and families about spiritual resources, advance directives, organ and tissue donation, ethics, and other spiritual issues that may arise
• Participates in ritual, worship, and sacramental needs of patients, family and staff

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Divinity, OR a Master's degree recognized by the endorser for minority religious groups (must provide letter of approval for degree from endorser)
• Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 24 - months of hire
• Clinical Pastoral Education: 4 units of CPE (1600 hours) in an accredited ACPE hospital center
• Good standing requires maintenance of continuing education and peer review requirements for renewal of certification while observing a professional code of ethics required by your Professional Organizational Standards

Preferred

• One (1) to Three (3) years of chaplaincy experience in a hospital or healthcare setting

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

Pay Range

$34.2015 - $34.2015 /hour