Hospital Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family-building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin seeks a Chaplain PRN to provide spiritual guidance and emotional support across hospital departments. You will advocate for patient- and family-centered care, connect with community clergy, and document care interactions within the patient record.

Responsibilities include comforting patients and families, supporting staff, and participating in crisis intervention when needed. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred and ACPE-certified CPE is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience serving in hospital chaplaincy or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• 1 unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education
• Hospital-based CPE preferred
• Master of Divinity preferred
• 1 year of experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide visitation and spiritual support to patients, families, staff and visitors
• Reduce anxiety, mediate conflicts and offer prayer when appropriate
• Coordinate patient visits with community churches and clergy
• Document services and significant interactions in the patient record
• Serve as a liaison to the hospital Ethics Committee
• Assist with crisis intervention as needed
• Guide advanced directives and ethical issues for patients and families
• Help formulate programs and policies to meet spiritual needs of the organization

Skills

Experience in hospital chaplaincy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

ACPE-credited CPE (1 unit)

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin seeks a Chaplain PRN to provide spiritual guidance and emotional support across hospital departments. You will advocate for patient- and family-centered care, connect with community clergy, and document care interactions within the patient record.

Responsibilities include comforting patients and families, supporting staff, and participating in crisis intervention when needed. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred and ACPE-certified CPE is valued.