Brook Lane Chaplain - AS NEEDED

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Meritus Health is hiring an as-needed Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers, volunteers, and staff. The Chaplain offers spiritual guidance and pastoral care during illness, loss, transitions, celebrations, and crises, while supporting hope, resilience, and healing. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, supports inpatient and community education, mentors Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and trainees, and builds relationships with local clergy, congregations, and faith-based organizations. Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of Brook Lane Main Campus at 13125 Brook Lane, Hagerstown, Maryland. The hourly rate is $23.74.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Religion, Theology, or a related field.
Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Experience in pastoral care, pastoral counseling, parish leadership, clinical ministry, or spiritual care settings.
Ordination and/or formal endorsement from a recognized faith tradition.
Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of Brook Lane Main Campus in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Strong pastoral care and counseling skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication and active listening abilities.
Demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity.
Critical thinking and sound judgment in complex situations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to educate, mentor, and facilitate learning experiences.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals, faith groups, and healthcare professionals.
Skills in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and relationship-building.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Experience in teaching, mentoring, or clinical education.
Board certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP), or an equivalent professional chaplaincy organization.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, volunteers, and staff.
Offer pastoral counseling, prayer, crisis intervention, grief support, and spiritual assessment tailored to the needs and beliefs of those served.
Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Facilitate and support inpatient and community education programs focused on spiritual well-being and healing.
Mentor and guide Clinical Pastoral Education students and trainees.
Build and strengthen relationships with local clergy, congregations, and faith-based organizations.
Support community outreach efforts and collaboration with the broader religious community.
Serve as a trusted presence during illness, loss, transition, and celebration.