Jewish Chaplain (Per Diem) - Morristown Medical Center

About the role

The Jewish Chaplain’s duties will vary depending on the needs of the patient population and MMC’s Spiritual Care Department, but the responsibilities of the chaplain will include:

Responsibilities

• Assessing spiritual needs and providing necessary spiritual care to Jewish patients and their loved ones as they face personal and emotional challenges of all sorts, especially those related to serious illness
• Maintaining an openness and a nonjudgmental attitude towards individuals the Jewish spectrum
• Collaborating with MMC team members to ensure the quality and comprehensive care is delivered
• Following MMC procedures regarding documentation and patient confidentiality
• If requested, serving as a resource to MMC’s Bioethics committee
• Coordinating volunteer outreach, including the Bikur Cholim room
• Addressing the religious needs of patients, families, and staff ahead of Jewish holidays
• Addressing needs surrounding Shabbat and Shabbat observance including on-site presence 8a-12p on Fridays

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Related Discipline or equivalent required
• One ACPE CPE unit required, four ACPE CPE units preferred
• Member of NAJC, Board Certified or Board Certified Eligible preferred

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Airport Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Airport Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Airport Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Airport Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Airport Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Airport Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Airport Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Airport Medical Group
• Airport Visiting Nurse
• Airport Mobile Health
• Airport Rehabilitation

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.