Part-Time Hospital Chaplain — On-Call Spiritual Care

107 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 40,904,000 - 61,391,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Chaplain to provide wholistic spiritual care across patients, families, and staff at the Lake Norman Mission and Spiritual Care site. The role is 20 hours per week with on-call rotation including nights, weekends and holidays.

Requires MA/MDiv and 4 CPE units; board certification eligible within 18 months of hire. Competitive benefits and faith-community collaboration support.

Qualifications

• Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• Prior chaplain clinical experience: 3 years.
• Eligible for board certification as a chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; completed within 18 months of hire.
• 4 units of CPE, ACPE accredited (CPE not required in GA).

Responsibilities

• Deliver wholistic ministry of spiritual care to patients, families, team members and physicians.
• Provide spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling as assigned.
• Respond to codes, emergencies and/or crises; assist families with end-of-life procedures and bereavement needs.
• Promote patient safety and participate in department/systems committees and on-call coverage.
• Mentor students in clinical pastoral education and collaborate with CPE Supervisor.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Cross-cultural communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

MDiv/MA in religious studies or theology

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Chaplain to provide wholistic spiritual care across patients, families, and staff at the Lake Norman Mission and Spiritual Care site. The role is 20 hours per week with on-call rotation including nights, weekends and holidays.

Requires MA/MDiv and 4 CPE units; board certification eligible within 18 months of hire. Competitive benefits and faith-community collaboration support.