Clinical Chaplain

Provides direct pastoral care to patients, families and staff, manages pastoral care in various clinical areas, provides rotating institutional back‑up pastoral care 24/7, designs pastoral care programs for specific patients/clients/organizations and provides pastoral consultation in interdisciplinary patient care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource or consultant for staff, CPE residents and interns regarding patient/client problems and assist in utilizing institutional and/or community resources to meet patient/client, family, and staff needs.
• Collaborate with other departments or agencies serving the specific needs of the client population.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings such as the Ethics Committee, CQI, Palliative Care, CISM, and diversity education; participate in appropriate professional organizations.
• Ensure care provided and related activities are documented appropriately.
• Manage pastoral care provided by self and CPE interns/residents in a defined clinical area or larger patient group with complex problems.
• Coordinate pastoral care rotations and volunteer activities.
• Develop pastoral care, educational, and outreach programs for specific patient populations, large clinical areas, or agencies.
• Provide pastoral care to patients, families, and staff in the specified clinical area in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Provide religious rites, rituals, and memorial services as appropriate to the patient population.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree from an accredited seminary or university. Graduation from an accredited college and seminary with four (4) units of ACPE CPE, and faith‑group endorsement.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Board eligible by the Association of Professional Chaplains. Certification must be obtained within two years of hire.

Professional Experience Requirements

Prior pastoral experience in a hospital setting and/or congregation.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: Johnston Health
• Organization Unit: Spiritual/Volunteer Services
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours per Week: 30.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Location: Smithfield, North Carolina
• Exempt from Overtime: Yes

Pay

Salary range: $26.85 – $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Day shift.