Hospital Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Bereavement

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Indiana seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral care to patients and families during crises and illness. The chaplain collaborates with clinical teams, coordinates with community faith leaders, and arranges for sacramental support as needed.

Responsibilities include bedside visits, documentation, bereavement follow-up, staff support, training volunteers, and maintaining confidentiality. A Bachelor's degree in Theology or Ministry is required; CPE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed; Master preferred.
• Minimum of one CPE unit within two years of hire.
• Experience in pastoral care and spiritual counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual and pastoral care to patients and families.
• Document spiritual care in patient chart.
• Arrange for sacramental or religious ministry per patient beliefs.
• Follow-up visits based on clinical assessment.
• Collaborate with chaplains, palliative care, social work.
• Offer bereavement support.
• Train volunteers and interns.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Verbal communication

Counseling

Ethical integrity

Spiritual knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (minimum)

Master of Theology or Ministry preferred

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 1 unit

Job description

Beacon Health System in Indiana seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral care to patients and families during crises and illness. The chaplain collaborates with clinical teams, coordinates with community faith leaders, and arranges for sacramental support as needed.

Responsibilities include bedside visits, documentation, bereavement follow-up, staff support, training volunteers, and maintaining confidentiality. A Bachelor's degree in Theology or Ministry is required; CPE preferred.