Chaplain Associate

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range

The posted compensation range of $20.86 - $29.46 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Job Requirements

• Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
• Completes spiritual assessments and communicates with other care team members. Provides clinical documentation as required.
• Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
• Captures and coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.
• Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are being met.
• Provides blessing/ritual/prayer for pastoral support upon request.

Education and Experience

• Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field, or equivalent, preferred
• One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision, preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field, or equivalent
• Master’s degree in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field, or equivalent, preferred

Skills

• Deep empathy
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• A profound commitment to spiritual care
• The organizational ability to seamlessly coordinate compassionate support within a dynamic healthcare environment

Benefits

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.