Part-Time Chaplain: Interdisciplinary Spiritual Care

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a part-time PACE Chaplain to serve as a clinical spiritual care provider who supports patients, participants, families, and staff by addressing spiritual distress, crises, and major life transitions.

As an integrated member of the interdisciplinary health team, the chaplain assesses spiritual needs, documents interventions in the medical record, contributes to care planning, develops programs, and collaborates with faith leaders to sustain sacred spaces.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of spiritual care experience, including 4 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Board Certified Chaplain (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and standard software tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, individualized spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Facilitate support during illness, crisis, grief, and end-of-life situations.
• Ensure respect for diverse religious and cultural beliefs within care.
• Assess spiritual and religious needs, including spiritual distress and ethical concerns.
• Develop and implement care plans with appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Document spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Serve as an active member of the healthcare team, contributing to holistic care planning.
• Partner with clinical staff to address spiritual dimensions of patient care.
• Develop and support spiritual care programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Educate staff on recognizing and responding to spiritual needs.
• Promote workplace spirituality and staff well-being initiatives.
• Facilitate prayer, worship, sacraments, and meditation opportunities.
• Collaborate with community clergy and faith leaders.
• Support and maintain sacred spaces.
• Uphold ethical, legal, and organizational standards.
• Participate in ongoing self-care, professional development, and formation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of spiritual care services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in theology or related field

1-3 years spiritual care experience

4 CPE units

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Standard software tools

Job description

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a part-time PACE Chaplain to serve as a clinical spiritual care provider who supports patients, participants, families, and staff by addressing spiritual distress, crises, and major life transitions.

As an integrated member of the interdisciplinary health team, the chaplain assesses spiritual needs, documents interventions in the medical record, contributes to care planning, develops programs, and collaborates with faith leaders to sustain sacred spaces.