Hospital Chaplain: System-Wide Spiritual Care

Westerly Hospital; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital, part of YNHHS, seeks a chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across the system. The role includes coordinating volunteers, offering on-call pastoral support, and collaborating with other chaplains to ensure continuous spiritual care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree; Master of Divinity or MA-Theology preferred, and clinical pastoral education. Board certification or endorsement letter is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced theological degrees preferred.
• One year as a chaplain in health care preferred.
• Board certification from APC or equivalent preferred; endorsement letter.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual/clinical care to patients, families and staff system-wide.
• Coordinates spiritual care volunteers and on-call pastoral coverage.
• Provides on-call coverage for L+M Hospital and Westerly Hospital as scheduled.
• Assesses spiritual needs and plans follow-up; documents visits as required.
• Makes referrals to other patient care areas and participates in departmental meetings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

M.Div. / MA-Theology or equivalent

Job description

Westerly Hospital, part of YNHHS, seeks a chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across the system. The role includes coordinating volunteers, offering on-call pastoral support, and collaborating with other chaplains to ensure continuous spiritual care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree; Master of Divinity or MA-Theology preferred, and clinical pastoral education. Board certification or endorsement letter is desirable.