Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor

Ecumen•Duluth, MN

About The Position

The Spiritual Counselor provides spiritual care, guidance, and emotional support to residents, families, and team members. The role assesses spiritual needs, offers pastoral counseling, facilitates worship and spiritual enrichment, and supports people through illness, transition, grief, and loss. It collaborates with care teams, families, and community faith resources to promote holistic, person-centered care that honors each individual's beliefs, values, and spiritual journey. The position is part-time, 10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, and is responsible for leading the Wednesday morning worship service. The targeted pay range is $28.00–$33.00 per hour; new-hire pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.

Requirements

Demonstrated theological understanding and respect for all faith expressions, beliefs, and values.
License, ordination, and/or ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized religious organization.
Two years of pastoral care or chaplain ministry experience.
At least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, or the ability to complete them within two years of hire.
Commitment to personal self-care and spiritual development.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations, including working irregular hours and attending meetings and special events.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to Know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, with an M.Div. or equivalent theological degree.
Board-certified chaplain.
Experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Meet with residents and families to assess spiritual care needs and introduce spiritual care services during the applicable admissions process.
Document spiritual care visits in the electronic health record system.
Lead spiritual activities such as Bible studies, prayer groups, hymn sings, and services.
Provide compassionate and sensitive care to people regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Provide or coordinate pastoral care and spiritual or religious services according to residents’ beliefs, including sacraments and requested funeral or memorial services.
Conduct and coordinate end-of-life rituals and funeral or memorial services, including dignity walks and bedside services.
Develop and maintain relationships with community clergy.
Serve as a liaison to residents’ communities of faith.
Lead the Wednesday morning worship service.
Collaborate with care teams, families, and community faith resources to support holistic, person-centered care.