Hospital Chaplain: Crisis & Compassionate Spiritual Care

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Employee wellness program

Discount entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a chaplain to provide facility chaplaincy services, offering intensive emotional and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within an interfaith framework. The role includes evaluating spiritual needs, administering sacred duties, and supporting care during crises, death, and bereavement.

The position is part of Banner Staffing Services with opportunities for registry/per diem work, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing education in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1600 hours of supervised clinical pastoral education (preferred).
• Eligibility for ordination or commission to function in professional ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Assess and document spiritual care needs; respond appropriately.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during crises, death, and bereavement.
• Administer sacramental, ritual, and devotional experiences; lead interfaith worship services.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency responses.
• Coordinate education and training for Spiritual Care Volunteers or Chaplain Interns.
• Support continuing education and community partnerships; contribute to research and educational activities.
• Engage with spiritual care teams/committees and maintain documentation.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Interfaith communication

Documentation

Empathy

Education

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education (1600 hours)

Board certification eligibility

Job description

Banner Health seeks a chaplain to provide facility chaplaincy services, offering intensive emotional and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within an interfaith framework. The role includes evaluating spiritual needs, administering sacred duties, and supporting care during crises, death, and bereavement.

The position is part of Banner Staffing Services with opportunities for registry/per diem work, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing education in a hospital setting.