Part-Time Pediatric Chaplain — Family & Spiritual Care

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Lurie Children’s in Chicago is seeking a part-time Staff Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff in a pediatric acute care setting. You will collaborate with clinical teams, perform rounds, and lead worship services as needed.

The role requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent, pastoral care certification, and experience in acute care with children. Proficiency in crisis intervention, excellent communication and the ability to work across teams are

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or other graduate pastoral care or religion degree or equivalent from an ATS-accredited school, four quarters of clinical pastoral education or equivalent experience.
• Endorsement for ministry by religious group with which chaplain is affiliated; certification by a recognized professional chaplains' endorsing body.
• Pastoral care experience in an acute care setting or with children and their families, or equivalent.
• Ability to think proactively, act creatively, and take initiative.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Spanish language abilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to coordinate service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum.
• Makes pastoral care rounds and visits in assigned clinical areas.
• Identifies, assesses, and responds to child/family needs including age-specific developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develops relationships with families to provide appropriate spiritual care.
• Provides timely intervention for emergencies/crisis situations and supports families with hospital protocols.
• Documents in a thorough and timely manner per professional standards.
• Communicates with health care teams to inform on spiritual and cultural needs; advocates for family services.
• May orient and supervise pastoral care volunteers and precept pastoral care students.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Religious Studies

Job description

Lurie Children’s in Chicago is seeking a part-time Staff Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff in a pediatric acute care setting. You will collaborate with clinical teams, perform rounds, and lead worship services as needed.

The role requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent, pastoral care certification, and experience in acute care with children. Proficiency in crisis intervention, excellent communication and the ability to work across teams are