Night Shift Chaplain - 24/7 Spiritual Care Leader

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, seeks a Chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including counseling and crisis support. This full-time role requires on-call coverage and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BS, a Master of Divinity or equivalent, board certification within 18 months, and ecclesiastical endorsement. CPE training is required, with 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in an accredited college or university.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent Master’s program. If equivalency, a letter is required from a certification agency stating that the theological education standards for certification have been met.
• Eligible for board certification as a chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; completed within 18 months of hire.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from his/her religious faith community. Member in good standing with his/her sponsoring faith community.
• 4 units of CPE, at least three accredited by ACPE

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare staff, including counseling, crisis response, and sacramental support.
• Assist during emergencies, guides families through illness and end-of-life processes and promote patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in care planning, education, and ethical discussions, and supports staff through consultations and training.
• Contributes to departmental operations, mentoring, and community outreach while upholding organizational values and maintaining active involvement in their faith community.

Education

BA or BS in an accredited college or university

Master of Divinity or equivalent Master’s program

Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire

Job description

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, seeks a Chaplain to provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including counseling and crisis support. This full-time role requires on-call coverage and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BS, a Master of Divinity or equivalent, board certification within 18 months, and ecclesiastical endorsement. CPE training is required, with 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience preferred.