Chaplain PRN

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 59,820 - 101,275; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual, religious, and emotional support for patients, families, and staff. Under guidance from the Spiritual Care Director, you will evaluate spiritual needs and collaborate with healthcare teams, particularly during crises.

A Bachelor's degree in Theology and ordination are required, alongside 1-2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting. The hiring range is USD $59,820.00 to USD $101,275.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant pastoral ministry experience in healthcare setting required.
• Certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain required within 18-24 months of hire.
• Two units of CPE from an accredited ACPE center upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with hospital staff and collaborate on spiritual issues.
• Act as a liaison during patient family crises.
• Evaluate patient needs for spiritual guidance.
• Contribute to achieving department goals while adhering to policies.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Ethical expertise

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology or a related field

Master's degree in a related theological field

Ordination or equivalent religious leader designation

Job description

General Summary of Position

Under the supervision of the Spiritual Care Director the chaplain serves the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. The chaplain applies professional training and certification to assist patients, their family members, and staff in coping more effectively with life and end‑of‑life issues as they relate to spiritual and emotional well‑being. Within the context of each individual's life experience the chaplain may offer prayer or reflection. A graduate degree in divinity or a related field and ordination from an established religion are required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with hospital staff regarding the ministry in the hospital and collaborates with members of the hospital care team to identify problems.
• Acts as a liaison between patient families and hospital staff during periods of crisis, such as difficult surgery outcomes or when patients are in the process of dying.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives while adhering to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards, and complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures that pertinent information regarding faith denomination, parish/congregation, and date of anointing are properly entered into the computer and that documentation follows hospital policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patient needs for spiritual guidance and counseling, and initiates or recommends individual programs and services to meet those needs, cooperating with the healthcare team in assisting patients to make personal adjustments.
• Assists in on‑call coverage and fills occasional staffing gaps as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares and communicates necessary reports to the Director/Manager.
• Provides for the specific needs of individual faiths by fostering an ecumenical approach to hospital ministry.
• Carries out assignments of the Director.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Theology or a related field (required).
• Master's degree in a related theological field from an accredited college, university, or seminary (preferred).
• Ordination or roster as a Roman Catholic Priest, Jewish Rabbi, Protestant Clergy, or equivalent designated religious leader (required).

Experience

• 1–2 years of relevant pastoral ministry experience or equivalent, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting (required).

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Board‑Certified Chaplain (BCC) through one of the following certifying organizations: BCC/APC, NACC, NAJC, either at hire or within 18–24 months of hire, and within 2 years required.
• If a priest or minister ordained by a recognized religious body and endorsed by the proper ecclesiastical authority or equivalent designation: upon hire required.
• Two units of CPE from an accredited ACPE center upon hire required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Counseling, communication, and listening skills.
• Expertise in the ethical and moral field.
• Basic computer skills required.

Hiring Range

USD $59,820.00 – USD $101,275.00 per year.