Hospital Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across sites in the Charlotte area. The role includes responding to codes, participating in department coverage (including weekends/holidays), and offering consultation on the role of faith in recovery.

Practitioners must have an MA/MDiv or related graduate degree, ACPE 4 units of CPE, and be eligible for chaplain certification with final within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate theological or religious studies degree (MA, MDiv or equivalent).
• Endorsed by faith group; ACPE 4 units of CPE (3 accredited) or equivalent.
• Eligible for board certification as chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; to be completed within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic spiritual care and counseling to patients, families and staff.
• Respond to codes and emergencies; support families and promote patient safety.
• Participate in department operations, coverage including weekends/holidays; service as assigned.
• Provide consultation on faith in recovery; represent religious community values to health care teams.
• Mentor students in clinical pastoral education and report on educational needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Cross-cultural communication

Cultural humility

Religious diversity

On-call rotation

Education

MA / MDiv or related graduate degree

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across sites in the Charlotte area. The role includes responding to codes, participating in department coverage (including weekends/holidays), and offering consultation on the role of faith in recovery.

Practitioners must have an MA/MDiv or related graduate degree, ACPE 4 units of CPE, and be eligible for chaplain certification with final within 18 months of hire.