Resident Spiritual Care-Atrium Health-FT

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a professional chaplain to provide spiritual care and support for patients and families across multiple Carolinas sites. The role emphasizes ethical outreach, collaboration with the health care team, and adherence to CP Education standards.

Applicants should have a Master’s of Divinity or equivalent and preferably one ACPE unit, with ongoing supervision and documentation of activities. Some locations may be considered within the Carolinas network.

Qualifications

• Master's of Divinity or equivalent preferred.
• One ACPE unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily spiritual care visitation and supports patients, families, and teammates.
• Maintains spiritual care statistics and completes charting for interactions.
• Engages in supervisory meetings with CPE supervisor and reports activities.
• Participates in group care delivery and adheres to CP Education standards.
• Liaises with endorsing denomination and hospital chaplaincy leadership.

Skills

Spiritual care

Empathy

Communication

Education

Master's of Divinity or ACPE equivalent

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (1 unit)

Job description

Department: Status: Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pay Range $19.00 - $19.00

Essential Functions

Performs daily spiritual care visitation. Ensures appropriate response and follow-up on all referrals from the clinical nursing areas to which assigned. Provides Spiritual Care and support to patients, families, and teammates of all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, does not proselytize. Supports faith group leaders visiting their members who are patients. Facilitates Spiritual Care Groups in collaboration with Health Care Team. Maintains spiritual care statistics of daily Spiritual Care activities and completes charting for spiritual care interactions. Maintains responsible relationship with his/her endorsing denomination, and engages in those activities necessary to the maintenance of that endorsement. Takes initiative to maintain active and regular supervisory meetings with CPE Supervisor, and regularly reports professional activities at same meetings. Works in groups and team meetings where appropriate as part of team delivery of care on clinical nursing areas. Remains in compliance with the Standards and guidelines set forth in the Clinical Pastoral Education Student Handbook. Attends regular peer group meetings, educational presentations, etc as required by the CPE Faculty.

Physical Requirements

Service ability to be mobile (walking, standing, sitting, etc.) Talking and hearing essential to communicate with patients, families, and teammates. Must be able to read and speak English in simple, understandable terms. Must be able to be mobile and free of any physical limitation which would preclude fulfillment of spiritual care duties. Ability to engage in a good working relationship with all departments.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Master's of Divinity or equivalency based on the Common Qualification and Competencies for Professional Chaplains preferred. One previous unit of Clinical Pastoral Education by an accredited ACPE center preferred.

Additional Position Details

This posting is for multiple locations within the organization (Carolinas Medical Center, Cabarrus, Mercy and Floyd). Candidates may be considered for opportunities across various sites based please indicate in your cover letter to which location is your application.

Interview & Start Timeline

Interviews for this position will begin later this year. Selected candidates will have a projected of August 2027, based on hiring needs and onboarding timelines.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care