Per Diem Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,657 - 54,993; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a per diem Chaplain for the Spiritual Services department. The role provides patient- and family-centered spiritual, emotional, and religious support, with flexible weekend shifts and holiday coverage.

The Chaplain will triage needs, conduct spiritual assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and document care. Educational prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree and Clinical Pastoral Education units; prior

Qualifications

• The interpersonal and empathetic skills/abilities to support patients, families, and staff.
• Analytic and communication ability to assess spiritual needs and resources.
• Ability to document visits and plans in records.
• Commitment to teamwork within the Spiritual Care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely spiritual/religious/emotional care to patients and families.
• Back up staff chaplains to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Triage requests, perform spiritual assessments, and plan care.
• Document visits in the electronic health record and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic ability

Communication ability

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

2 units Preferred

Job description

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a per diem Chaplain for the Spiritual Services department. The role provides patient- and family-centered spiritual, emotional, and religious support, with flexible weekend shifts and holiday coverage.

The Chaplain will triage needs, conduct spiritual assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and document care. Educational prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree and Clinical Pastoral Education units; prior