Chaplain Associate

CHI; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 28,736 - 40,584; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a compassionate Chaplain Associate in Grand Island, Nebraska to provide spiritual and pastoral care to patients, families, and staff. You will facilitate connections, offer comfort, and coordinate spiritual needs while working interactively with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have completed Clinical Pastoral Education and possess a strong commitment to nurturing the healing journey of others. Experience in pastoral ministry and a relevant degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Master's degree in theology, behavioral science, ministry, or related field is preferred.
• One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
• Complete spiritual assessments and communicate with other care team members.
• Respond to and initiate routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the local religious community for spiritual needs.
• Provide blessing/ritual/prayer for pastoral support upon request.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Education

Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalency

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Chaplain Associate, you will be a beacon of compassionate spiritual care, profoundly impacting patient recovery and well‑being during critical times.

Every day, you will facilitate connections, offer comfort, and provide essential chaplaincy services to nurture the holistic healing journey for patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will possess deep empathy, exceptional interpersonal skills, a profound commitment to spiritual care, and the organizational ability to seamlessly coordinate compassionate support within a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
• Completes spiritual assessments and communicates with other care team members. Provides clinical documentation as required.
• Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are being met.
• Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.
• Provides blessing/ritual/prayer for pastoral support upon request.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Other, upon hire
• Masters Other or equivalency in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field and One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision, upon hire

Pay Range

$20.86 - $29.46 /hour