Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine chaplains provide spiritual care for patients, families, and staff, guiding at the intersection of psychology, religion, spirituality, and theology. They collaborate with clinical teams, support end-of-life care, and educate on Advanced Directives.

Education requirements include a Master’s in theology or related field and CPE; ordination is preferred, with additional CPE and board certification valued. On-call and bereavement duties are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology, religion, pastoral care, spiritual care, or divinity.
• At least one unit of CPE or in progress within 90 days of hire.
• Ordination or certification in faith tradition preferred.
• Four CPE units and board certification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivers spiritual care, counseling, and support to patients, families, and staff.
• Identifies ethical dilemmas and coordinates with Ethics Committee as needed.
• Leads interdisciplinary team activities and family conferences.
• Provides end-of-life and bereavement support.
• Educates on Advanced Directives and Goals of Care conversations.
• Develops and leads spiritual care services within the hospital.
• Acts as liaison between hospital and community with HIPAA compliance.
• On-call for spiritual care coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Pastoral care

Education

Master’s degree in theology/religion/pastoral care

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 1 unit or in progress

Ordination / in good standing

Four (4) CPE units / Board Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine chaplains provide spiritual care for patients, families, and staff, guiding at the intersection of psychology, religion, spirituality, and theology. They collaborate with clinical teams, support end-of-life care, and educate on Advanced Directives.

Education requirements include a Master’s in theology or related field and CPE; ordination is preferred, with additional CPE and board certification valued. On-call and bereavement duties are part of the role.