Evening-Weekend Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Support

Advocate Health Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in Oak Brook, IL. The role includes on-call shifts, weekend coverage, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds.

You will deliver counseling, facilitate sacraments as needed, and collaborate with the care team to address ethical and cultural considerations. Requires CPE and board-eligibility within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Must hold 4 CPE units and be eligible for board certification within 18 months.
• Endorsed by a faith group and active in ecclesiastical standing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver spiritual care and counseling to patients, families, and staff.
• Respond to codes and emergencies; support families during illness and death.
• Participate in department and site committees, grand rounds, and team meetings.
• Mentor students; provide feedback to CPE supervisors on performance.
• Represent faith community values in clinical settings and referrals.

Skills

Communication

Group process

Team collaboration

Cross-cultural comm

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Education

Graduate degree (MA/MDiv) in theology/religious studies

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in Oak Brook, IL. The role includes on-call shifts, weekend coverage, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds.

You will deliver counseling, facilitate sacraments as needed, and collaborate with the care team to address ethical and cultural considerations. Requires CPE and board-eligibility within 18 months.