Staff Chaplain — Patient‑Focused Spiritual Care Leader

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Chaplain (Full-Time) to provide spiritual care to patients and families within the hospital setting. You will conduct spiritual assessments and collaborate with clinical teams to support care decisions while maintaining compliance with ethics policies.

Required credentials include a Master's degree in Theology/Divinity and ACPE CPE units, with certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain pursued where possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Master's degree in Theology/Divinity or related field required.
• Four ACPE Certified CPE units required.
• Certification eligible and pursuing Board Certified Chaplain status from ACP/NA/Catholic/ Jewish chaplain groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual care to patients and families through direct visitation and consultation with care staff.
• Conducts spiritual assessments and provides evidence-based interventions.
• Supports hospital staff with one-on-one and group spiritual care activities.
• Officiates at memorial services, worship services, and related hospital functions.
• Maintains documentation of patient encounters in the medical record.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Theology/Divinity or related field

Four ACPE Certified CPE units

Doctorate degree in Theology/Ministry

Board Certification candidate / Advanced Chaplain Board Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Chaplain (Full-Time) to provide spiritual care to patients and families within the hospital setting. You will conduct spiritual assessments and collaborate with clinical teams to support care decisions while maintaining compliance with ethics policies.

Required credentials include a Master's degree in Theology/Divinity and ACPE CPE units, with certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain pursued where possible.