Chaplain Associate: Spiritual Care & Team Support

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 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 conference, 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

Provide Spiritual Care and Emotional Support to Patients, Families, and Healthcare Teams

Make a meaningful difference during life's most important moments. As a Chaplain Associate, you'll provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers, and team members while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver compassionate care, support individuals from diverse faith traditions, and contribute to a healing environment where every interaction matter.

• Hours: This is a Flex position (per diem, hours as needed). Non-benefits eligible.
• Hours will vary based on department staffing needs
• Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education Required
• Ordination/ Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement
  
  

Why Geisinger?

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
  
  

Bring comfort, hope, and healing to those who need it most while serving as a respected member of Geisinger's spiritual care team.

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

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.