Chaplain

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center seeks a Chaplain to join its compassionate care team. You will provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, and support psychosocial needs during crises within a 443-bed acute care setting.

You will collaborate with clinicians to advocate for spiritual needs, document interventions, and educate families about spiritual resources while respecting diverse beliefs. Join a mission-driven team guided by values and ethics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Divinity or approved by endorser
• Board Certified Chaplain APC within 24 months of hire
• ACPE: 4 units of CPE (1600 hours) in an ACPE hospital center
• Maintain continuing education and peer review for certification renewal
• Preferred: 1–3 years of hospital chaplaincy experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Pastoral care

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Theology / Pastoral Care / 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.

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