Chaplain Associate: Compassionate Spiritual Care & Support

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Chaplain Associate to deliver compassionate spiritual care, supporting patient recovery and well-being during critical times. You will facilitate connections, offer comfort, and provide essential chaplaincy services to nurture the holistic healing journey for patients and their families.

The role requires deep empathy and strong interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to coordinate pastoral support within a dynamic healthcare environment and work

Qualifications

• Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Preferred: Bachelors or Masters in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field with 1–3 years of pastoral ministry experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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 meet patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs.
• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Chaplain Associate to deliver compassionate spiritual care, supporting patient recovery and well-being during critical times. You will facilitate connections, offer comfort, and provide essential chaplaincy services to nurture the holistic healing journey for patients and their families.

The role requires deep empathy and strong interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to coordinate pastoral support within a dynamic healthcare environment and work