chaplain

Memorial Healthcare

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain provides direct spiritual care, counsel, and support for patients, families, and employees of Memorial Healthcare System. The role supports the spiritual care program at a hospital campus and provides care across adult and pediatric departments using a Patient and Family Centered approach. The Chaplain works with medical and support staff, attends clinical and interdisciplinary meetings, and responds to emergencies and critical events as needed. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple pastoral concerns, including in stressful and crisis situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology or a relevant field of study; Theology is listed as required.
• At least one year of work, volunteer, or community service experience in ministry.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and function independently and flexibly within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple pastoral concerns and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful and crisis situations, with particular attention to supporting and communicating with clinical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• CPE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks supporting the spiritual care program of a hospital campus.
• Perform rituals and sacramental rites according to patient and family needs or requests.
• Attend clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings and work alongside medical and support staff as a direct care provider.
• Attend emergency codes and critical events as needed or requested.
• Provide spiritual services to patients and families across adult and pediatric hospital departments using a Patient and Family Centered approach.
• Provide on-call chaplain coverage at nights and on weekends according to need or established schedule.
• Assess and attend to spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff while accommodating varied faith traditions and customs.
• Lead public services and spiritual support groups as needed or requested.
• Maintain a day-to-day schedule of pastoral care rounds based on patient needs and hospital census.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time