Fellow-Chaplaincy

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis seeks a chaplain to advance specialized spiritual care across areas like palliative care, ethics, pediatrics, behavioral health, community engagement, leadership and trauma. The role provides pastoral care to patients, families and staff and involves collaboration with clinical teams to prepare materials for board certification.

Required are ordination, faith-community affiliation, a Master’s of Divinity or equivalent degree, and ACPE residency

Qualifications

• Ordination or equivalent is required.
• Affiliation in a religious/faith community is required.
• Masters of Divinity or equivalent theological degree is required.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Pastoral Education Residency (Level I and II) in an ACPE-accredited center.
• Knowledge of the action/reflection model of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.
• Lead and train in assigned areas through shift rotations.
• Conduct spiritual/emotional assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in clinical settings and assist in board-certification materials.
• Participate in self-directed and group learning processes.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative clinical teamwork

Education

Masters of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Clinical Pastoral Education Residency (ACPE Level I & II)

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for religious professionals to develop specialized competence and decision‑making in focused areas of healthcare ministry including palliative care, ethics, pediatrics, behavioral health, community engagement, leadership and trauma. Called upon during emergencies, crises, and moral distress situations. Offers care and support by conducting spiritual/emotional assessments and uses interventions to develop a spiritual care plan for patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care. Collaborates with key stakeholders in clinical settings and aids in the preparation of the materials required for board certification. Provides pastoral care, leads, and trains in assigned areas through shift rotations. Participates in self‑directed and group learning processes.

• Ordination or equivalent is required. Requires affiliation in a religious/faith community.
• Requires quality patient care, communication and crisis intervention skills.
• Requires knowledge of the action/reflection model of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Requires knowledge in fields of theology and ethics in health care and behavioral sciences.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be Chaplain Research Literate. Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theology, or equivalent theological degree is required.
• Requires successful completion of a Clinical Pastoral Education Residency (total of 4 Level I and Level II units) in a center accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (One West Court Square, Suite 325, Decatur, GA 30030).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.