Chaplain

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a Chaplain and become Loyola Strong!

Requirements

Master's degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required.
Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

Nice To Haves

Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred.
An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides Spiritual Care within his/her local ministry, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, participants, residents, families, and colleagues, with a particular focus on spiritual distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and support during significant life changes.
As a fully integrated member of the health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care, works alongside other care givers, responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served.
Develops, conducts, and participates in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities and sacred environments while facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues, and mosques, etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members, as appropriate.
Reports directly to the Manager of Spiritual Care and in some cases may also report to an immediate ministry site supervisor as appropriate.