Pediatric Pastoral Care Chaplain

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a licensed pastoral care professional to support spiritual care across pediatric teams, focusing on family-centered services in a dynamic hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, clinical pastoral education, and board endorsement. Fluency in Spanish is preferred; excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or other graduate pastoral care or religion degree or equivalent.
• Four quarters of clinical pastoral education or equivalent experience.
• Endorsement for ministry by religious group; certification by professional chaplains’ endorsing body.
• Pastoral care experience in acute care setting with children and families.
• 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 referrals to other team members and community resources.
• Attends patient care rounds and participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Identifies and responds to child and family needs including developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual aspects.
• Provides emotional, spiritual, and grief support to families of dying and deceased patients.
• Documents in accordance with professional standards.
• Maintains relationships to facilitate teamwork and referrals.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Spanish language abilities

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Master’s Degree: Religious Studies

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a licensed pastoral care professional to support spiritual care across pediatric teams, focusing on family-centered services in a dynamic hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, clinical pastoral education, and board endorsement. Fluency in Spanish is preferred; excellent communication is essential.