Clinical Chaplain & Spiritual Care Leader (On-Call)

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide wholistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across sites. You will deliver counseling, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and support sacramental ministries in line with hospital policies.

A graduate degree in theology or religious studies, 4 ACPE units, and on-call availability are required. You will mentor students, participate in rounds, and help navigate ethical dilemmas while upholding the hospital's mission and

Qualifications

• 4 ACPE-accredited CPE units or equivalent
• Board certification eligible within 18 months of hire
• Endorsed by faith group

Responsibilities

• Deliver wholistic spiritual care, counseling, and sacramental ministry to patients, families, and staff.
• Respond to codes and emergencies; assist families with illness, procedures, and death-related communications.
• Participate in department operations, site coverage, and committees to ensure integrated services.
• Participate in care planning, interdisciplinary teams, education groups, and ethical discussions; advise on faith factors in recovery.
• Mentor students in clinical pastoral education and provide feedback to the supervisor.
• Support mission and values of Advocate Aurora Health and hospital ministry through referrals and education.
• Provide spiritual health education, crisis support, and debriefings for patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in faith communities.

Skills

On-call flexibility

Communication skills

Leadership in groups

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Cross-cultural competence

Adaptability

Education

Graduate degree (MA/MDiv)

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide wholistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across sites. You will deliver counseling, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and support sacramental ministries in line with hospital policies.

A graduate degree in theology or religious studies, 4 ACPE units, and on-call availability are required. You will mentor students, participate in rounds, and help navigate ethical dilemmas while upholding the hospital's mission and