Hospital Chaplain - On-Call Spiritual Care

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte seeks a chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including consultation and short-term counseling. The role supports on-call rotation and weekend coverage as part of a dedicated spiritual care team.

Requirements include a completed MA or MDiv, 4 CPE units (ACPE), and endorsement by a faith group with eligibility for board certification within 18 months. A strong commitment to culturally competent care is expected.

Qualifications

• Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• 4 CPE units, at least three ACPE-accredited.
• Endorsed by faith group; eligible for APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Delivers spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, and staff.
• Responds to codes and emergencies; supports families during illness and death procedures.
• Participates in department and site coverage including weekends and holidays.
• Mentors students in clinical pastoral education and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Advocates mission and values of Advocate Health in care delivery and education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-cultural communication

Flexibility

Education

MA or MDiv in religious studies/theology/divinity

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte seeks a chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including consultation and short-term counseling. The role supports on-call rotation and weekend coverage as part of a dedicated spiritual care team.

Requirements include a completed MA or MDiv, 4 CPE units (ACPE), and endorsement by a faith group with eligibility for board certification within 18 months. A strong commitment to culturally competent care is expected.