Resident Chaplain

Job Summary The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to patients, families, and hospital staff during times of illness, crisis, or transition.

As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Chaplain facilitates spiritual care services tailored to individual needs and preferences, regardless of faith tradition or belief system.

This role also serves as a resource for employee wellness and supports a culture of compassion and holistic care throughout the organization.

Essential Functions * Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing illness, grief, end-of-life care, and crisis situations.

* Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborates with the care team to support the holistic needs of patients.

* Offers crisis intervention and spiritual counseling to patients, visitors, and staff during times of trauma, loss, or significant stress.

* Provides spiritual care in a respectful and inclusive manner, honoring cultural and religious diversity.

* Facilitates rituals, prayer, blessings, or sacraments as requested by patients or families.

* Assists with advance care planning conversations, end-of-life discussions, and bereavement support in collaboration with clinical teams.

* Supports employee well-being through spiritual debriefings, routine staff rounding, and availability for one-on-one conversations.

* Maintains relationships with local faith communities and clergy, coordinating community visits or spiritual services when appropriate.

* Documents spiritual care encounters in the electronic medical record according to policy.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications * Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited theological institution required * Minimum of one (1) year of residency preferred * 0-1 years of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare, hospice, or crisis setting required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of spiritual and emotional needs related to illness, trauma, loss, and end-of-life care.

* Ability to provide respectful, compassionate care across diverse faiths, cultures, and belief systems.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, and community clergy.

* Crisis intervention and active listening skills.

* Familiarity with electronic documentation and confidentiality standards.

* Understanding of ethical principles related to patient rights, dignity, and spiritual autonomy.

Licenses and Certifications * BCC - Board Certified Chaplain through a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC, NAJC) required * Completion of at least four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred