Chaplain

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 of $22.12 - $32.90 /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. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID

2026-454558

Employment Type

Per Diem

Department

Hospice

Hours/Pay Period

2

Weekly Schedule

Varies

Shift

Day

Remote

No

Category

Chaplain

Travel

Yes, 100% of the Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Chaplain to join CommonSpirit Health at Home. The Chaplain will serve as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team providing spiritual and emotional support for patients, caregivers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences to assist in assessing the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and caregivers including psychosocial issues, adjustment to illness or disability, status of religious/spiritual coping, supporting others in the process of identifying and applying their own values in decision making.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs, customs, or feelings of patients and caregivers.
• Makes home visits to attend to patients at the end of life.
• Provides support and comfort to the dying patient and caregivers, as well as prayer when requested by patient or caregiver.
• Participates in bereavement and follow-up services.
• Provides consultation services to develop individual plans of care addressing patients’ and caregivers' spiritual and emotional needs.
• Educates field and office staff in how to assess and address spiritual and emotional needs of patients and caregivers.
• Identifies resources to assist patients and families address spiritual and end-of-life needs.
• Completes and submits all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Theological Studies or a related field.
• Must have four completed units (1,600 hours) of appropriately accredited Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Certification by a professional certifying agency or equivalent, or ecclesiastical endorsement required; Certification by NACC or APC or eligibility for certification, preferred.
• Minimum of One year Chaplain experience required.
• Must exhibit a high level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills and ability to do theological reflection.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Facilitative skills.
• Communication skills.
• Theological reflection skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
• Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
• Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.