Chaplain Associate

About the role

Takes initiative to maintain active and regular supervisory meetings with immediate Supervisor, and regularly reports professional activities to same.

Performs individual pastoral visitation, and provides additional services or therapies as requested or appropriate.

Ensures appropriate response and follow-up on all referrals.

Works to effect appropriate liaison with clergy by coordinating spiritual care with community clergy.

Provides Spiritual Care and counseling to patients and families.

Engages in pastoral activities other than those specified above only with prior permission and full awareness of Director.

Participates in specially scheduled team member meetings of the Department of Spiritual Care and Education.

Responsibilities

• Performs individual pastoral visitation, and provides additional services or therapies as requested or appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate response and follow-up on all referrals.
• Works to effect appropriate liaison with clergy by coordinating spiritual care with community clergy.
• Provides Spiritual Care and counseling to patients and families.
• Engages in pastoral activities other than those specified above only with prior permission and full awareness of Director.
• Participates in specially scheduled team member meetings of the Department of Spiritual Care and Education.
• Takes initiative to maintain active and regular supervisory meetings with immediate Supervisor, and regularly reports professional activities to same.
• Participates in 24/7 call coverage to assure availability of spiritual care services.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Theological Seminary or Divinity School required.

Ordination and/or licensed by recognized ecclesiastical authority/denomination required.

1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education by an accredited ACPE center required within 1 year or hire.

Qualifications

Works throughout the facility, with patients, team members and families. Walks and stands throughout the day. Talking and hearing essential to communicate with patients, team members and families. Is free of any physical liability which would preclude discharge of normal pastoral duties.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

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
• 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
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Schedule

PRN Monday - Thursday 4:30pm-8:00am (following day) Friday 4:30pm-8:00am (following day) Saturday 8:00am - Sunday 8:00am Sunday 8:00am - Monday 8:00am Holidays