Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. The role entails crisis response, interprofessional collaboration, and ongoing educational support for students in clinical pastoral education.

Candidates must have a graduate theological degree, 3 years clinical chaplaincy, and ACPE-endorsed credentials with board-certification eligibility within 18 months. The position requires on-call availability and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• Prior clinical experience as a chaplain: 3 years.
• 4 units of CPE, at least three ACPE accredited.
• Endorsed by faith group; board certification eligible (APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC) within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, physicians and team members.
• Responds to codes, emergencies and crises; assists families with needs related to illness and death procedures; supports patient safety.
• Participates in department/site coverage including weekends/holidays; serves on committees as assigned.
• Participates in care planning, interdisciplinary teams, grand rounds, and case conferences; supports faith role in recovery.
• Mentors/orients students; provides feedback to CPE Supervisor on student performance and needs.
• Supports the mission/values of the health system; collaborates with parish clergy through referrals and education.
• Engages in educational initiatives and support groups; provides crisis support and debriefings.
• Maintains ecclesiastical endorsement through faith group participation.

Skills

On-call rotation

Communication

Group leadership

Conflict resolution

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cross-cultural communication

Cultural humility

Religious diversity

Education

MA/MDiv in religious studies or theology

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. The role entails crisis response, interprofessional collaboration, and ongoing educational support for students in clinical pastoral education.

Candidates must have a graduate theological degree, 3 years clinical chaplaincy, and ACPE-endorsed credentials with board-certification eligibility within 18 months. The position requires on-call availability and weekend coverage.