Hospital Chaplain - Night Shift On-Call (Part-Time)

Hugh Chatham Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, Illinois is seeking a Part-time Chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves on-call coverage, evenings and nights, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include 4 CPE units (ACPE-accredited), eligibility for APC/NACC/NAJC board certification within 18 months, ecclesiastical endorsement, a BA/BS and Master of Divinity, and 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience.

Qualifications

• 4 units of CPE, ACPE-accredited
• Eligible for APC/NACC/NAJC board certification; completed within 18 months of hire
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from sponsoring faith community; member in good standing
• Prior clinical chaplaincy experience: 1–3 years

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare staff, including counseling and crisis response
• Assist during emergencies and guide families through illness and end‑of‑life processes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in care planning and ethical discussions
• Mentor and contribute to departmental operations and community outreach

Skills

Clinical chaplaincy experience

Education

BA/BS

Master of Divinity

Board certification within 18 months

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, Illinois is seeking a Part-time Chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves on-call coverage, evenings and nights, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include 4 CPE units (ACPE-accredited), eligibility for APC/NACC/NAJC board certification within 18 months, ecclesiastical endorsement, a BA/BS and Master of Divinity, and 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience.