On-Call Hospital Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Support

Spectrum Health

Saint Joseph (MI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 58,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff at Lakeland Niles and related sites. The role includes coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, offering referrals to faith leaders, and contributing to advance care planning.

Applicants should hold a theology-related degree, be ordained, complete CPE, and have hospital experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Bible, Theology, religion, pastoral care, ministry practicum, psychology or counseling.
Master's Degree in Divinity or Arts in Theology with concentration in pastoral care.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Ordination / commissioning or endorsement for chaplaincy by own religious judicatory.
2 years of relevant experience providing spiritual care in a hospital, agency or congregation.

Responsibilities

Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families and staff.
Facilitates their spiritual understanding, emotional coping and adjustment in illness, injury or death.
Identifies and engages additional spiritual providers and resources when requested and beneficial.
Documents interactions with patients and families, including assessments and plans, for colleagues.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide seamless spiritual care with referrals and hand-offs.
Participates in schedules with flexibility to ensure continuous coverage.
Integrates professional practice into assigned teams to enhance whole-person care.