Chaplain Associate- Flex

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Support for domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Chaplain in Wilkes-Barre to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families. The role involves assessing spiritual needs, providing direct services, and consulting with patients' clergy if requested. Education requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with clinical pastoral education certifications. The position includes healthcare benefits from day one for both full‑time and part‑time roles.

Qualifications

• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education – Default Issuing Body.
• Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement – Default Issuing Body.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and counsel to patients and families.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for patient assessments.
• Document all visits and calls in the electronic medical record.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with organization of daily activities as assigned.

Job Duties

• Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conferences, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
• Assesses each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members.
• Provides direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, family members, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives.
• Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission.
• Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame.
• Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate.
• Assists with training programs and in-service education as requested.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive; they represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education – Default Issuing Body; Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement – Default Issuing Body

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.