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. • Maintains regular and reliable attendance. • 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