Chaplain

mclarenhlth; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support on an on-call basis to patients, families, and staff. The role emphasizes listening, prayer, and collaboration with the healthcare team to address ethical and emotional issues.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology or Religious/Pastoral Studies, with a year of pastoral ministry experience. Master’s and clinical pastoral education are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology or Religious/Pastoral Studies is required.
• One year chaplain experience or other pastoral ministry experience preferred for the role.
• Master’s degree and clinical pastoral education are considered advantages.

Responsibilities

• Responds to spiritual requests/referrals from patients, families and staff.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care and patient health.
• Provides spiritual support through listening, prayer and guidance with staff and primary caregivers.
• Participate in and provide educational programs for staff on ethical, spiritual and emotional issues.
• Develops and maintains a resource group of clergy within the community and healthcare system.
• Maintains records, reports and other documentation related to the work.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

Pastoral care

Active listening

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology or Religious/Pastoral Studies

Master’s degree in theology or related subject

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families and staff on an on-call basis.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

1. Responds appropriately to spiritual requests/referrals from patient, family members and staff.
2. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care and patient health.
3. Provides spiritual support through listening, prayer and guidance in collaboration with staff and other primary caregivers.
4. Participate in and provide educational programs for staff on ethical, spiritual and emotional issues.
5. Develops and maintains a resource group of clergy within the community and healthcare system.
6. Maintains records, reports and other documentation related to the work.
7. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology or Religious/Pastoral Studies from a theological school or seminary required.
• One year chaplain experience or other pastoral ministry experience

Preferred

• Master’s degree in theology or related subject
• Clinical pastoral education, minimum of one unit
• Ordination and/or ecclesiastical endorsement