Chaplain

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a chaplain to provide religious and spiritual care to patients, families and colleagues, respecting diverse beliefs and cultural backgrounds. The role supports emotional well-being through reflective listening and compassionate presence.

Responsibilities include performing sacraments and rituals, visiting patients, collaborating with care teams, and mentoring Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows to foster spiritual care across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.
• Board Certification from APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC at time of hire or within two years is required if not board certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care to patients, families, and staff through sacraments, rituals, blessings, and liturgies.
• Collaborates with care teams to deliver holistic patient care.
• Maintains relationships with patients and families through regular visitations and communication.
• Mentors CPE students and fellows.

Skills

Pastoral care

Patient-family comms

Collaborative care

CPE mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology

4 ACPE units

Healthcare chaplain experience 3–5 yrs

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Provides religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgies.
• Participates and collaborates with others in the delivery of holistic patient care.
• Builds and maintains relationships with patients, families and associates through regular visitations and communication in order to create spiritual and religious connections.
• Mentors Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or job transfer (or obtained within two years of hire or job transfer; risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.

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