Hospital Chaplain Associate: Crisis Care & Support

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks an experienced chaplain to advance the pastoral care program. You will assess emotional and spiritual needs, provide presence, prayers, sacraments, and brief pastoral counseling to patients, families, staff, and volunteers.

The role requires active listening, cultural competence, crisis intervention, and collaboration with physicians and care teams. A ministry-related degree and two years of experience are preferred; CPE is a plus, with on-call duties as

Qualifications

• Accredited degree related to ministry.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Letter of reference from a faith community required.
• Two years of ministry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Commit to mission and core values.
• Provide crisis and trauma pastoral care.
• Make rounds and assess spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Respond to on-call codes and staff calls.
• Document pastoral care in patient records.
• May serve as Notary and assist with Advance Healthcare Directives.
• Participate in Chaplain On-Call Calendar.
• Manage chaplain coverage and administrative tasks for Pastoral Care.
• Engage in seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Skills

Theology knowledge

Active listening

Cultural competence

Written communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Working in fast-paced env

Education

Ministry-related degree

Clinical Pastoral Education (1 unit)

Two years ministry experience

Job description

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks an experienced chaplain to advance the pastoral care program. You will assess emotional and spiritual needs, provide presence, prayers, sacraments, and brief pastoral counseling to patients, families, staff, and volunteers.

The role requires active listening, cultural competence, crisis intervention, and collaboration with physicians and care teams. A ministry-related degree and two years of experience are preferred; CPE is a plus, with on-call duties as