Hospital Chaplain — On-Call Spiritual Care Leader

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Chaplain to deliver wholistic spiritual care to patients, families and staff across multiple sites. The role includes counseling, crisis response, and interprofessional collaboration, with rotation on weekends and holidays as part of a broader on-call schedule.

Requires a graduate degree (MA/MDiv), 4 CPE units (ACPE-accredited), and eligibility for chaplain board certification. Endorsement by a faith group is required for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• 4 units of CPE, at least three ACPE accredited (CPE not required in Georgia).
• Eligible for board certification as a chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; completed within 18 months of hire.
• Endorsed by faith group

Responsibilities

• Delivers wholistic ministry of spiritual care for patients, families, team members and physicians.
• Provides spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and team members as assigned.
• Responds to codes, emergencies and crises.
• Assists families with their needs regarding the patient’s illness and provides supportive care.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues and participating in safety initiatives.
• Participates in department/site coverage, including weekends and holidays; serves on committees as assigned.
• Gives consultation on the role of faith in recovery and mentors students in clinical pastoral education.
• Supports and interprets the mission and values of Advocate Health in responsibilities and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

On-call coordination

Education

Master's degree (MA/MDiv)

CPE training (ACPE accredited)

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Chaplain to deliver wholistic spiritual care to patients, families and staff across multiple sites. The role includes counseling, crisis response, and interprofessional collaboration, with rotation on weekends and holidays as part of a broader on-call schedule.

Requires a graduate degree (MA/MDiv), 4 CPE units (ACPE-accredited), and eligibility for chaplain board certification. Endorsement by a faith group is required for employment consideration.