Part-time Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Chaplain - Pastoral Services (Casual, Rotating). The role provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including counseling, worship, sacraments, and bereavement support, across care settings. The candidate holds a Master’s degree in theology or divinity with CPE units; ordination is preferred.

On-call coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Northwestern Medicine offers extensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology, religion, pastoral care, spiritual care, or divinity from an accredited institution or equivalent education/experience.
• At least one unit of CPE or in process within 90 days of hire date.
• Preferred: Ordination and/or in good standing within one’s faith tradition or certifying organization.
• Preferred: Four units of CPE and Board Certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a ministry of spiritual care, counseling, consultation, worship, prayer, sacraments, and spiritual support to patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Identifies ethical dilemmas and escalates as needed per site policy.
• Offers leadership in interdisciplinary clinical teams for care planning and family conferences.
• Provides end of life support and bereavement support.
• Educates patients and staff on advance directives and goals of care conversations.
• Develops and leads spiritual care services in collaboration with the Spiritual Care Department.

Education

Master’s degree in theology, religion, pastoral care, spiritual care, or divinity

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Ordination and/or in good standing (preferred)

Four (4) Units of CPE / Board Certification (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Chaplain - Pastoral Services (Casual, Rotating). The role provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including counseling, worship, sacraments, and bereavement support, across care settings. The candidate holds a Master’s degree in theology or divinity with CPE units; ordination is preferred.

On-call coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Northwestern Medicine offers extensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan