Hospital Spiritual Care Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Pastoral Care Professional to join a team that embraces a holistic model of care—body, mind, and spirit—within the patient care setting. The role provides spiritual support to patients, families, and care teams, integrated with clinical services and chaplaincy.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, two CPE units, ecclesiastical endorsement, and strong interpersonal skills. A Master’s degree and additional CPE are preferred, with readiness for flexible hours and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, seminary or divinity school.
• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an approved OSF CPE provider or completion within one year of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Solid standing in the Church through ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Must meet requirements of the local Catholic Diocese regarding the appointment pastoral care staff of a Catholic healthcare institution.
• Ability to work with patients/family, clergy, staff and volunteers of varying faith backgrounds. Flexibility in work hours, programs, and services and the ability to take on-call shifts nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to articulate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities.
• Ability and desire to work with patients/family, clergy and volunteers of varying faith backgrounds. Flexibility in work hours, programs, and services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Pastoral Care Professional to join a team that embraces a holistic model of care—body, mind, and spirit—within the patient care setting. The role provides spiritual support to patients, families, and care teams, integrated with clinical services and chaplaincy.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, two CPE units, ecclesiastical endorsement, and strong interpersonal skills. A Master’s degree and additional CPE are preferred, with readiness for flexible hours and