Associate Clinical Chaplain

Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago Medicine Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

PRN Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 120 N OAK ST City: HINSDALE State:
Illinois Postal Code: 60521

Position will cover all 4 hospital campuses - Bolingbrook Hospital, Glen Oaks Hospital (Glendale Heights), Hinsdale Hospital, La Grange Hospital

Weekday day shifts:
Hours vary depending on staffing and patient care needs.

Night on-call shifts: 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Weekend day shifts: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Weekend night shifts: 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

• Assesses, provides, and documents pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provides appropriate pastoral care to the local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provides consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Assists in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly.
• Facilitates spiritual support and guidance to patients, families, and staff during times of crisis and transition.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans.
• Conducts religious services, rituals, and ceremonies as needed.
• Offers emotional and spiritual support to staff to enhance their well-being and resilience.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local religious and community organizations.
• Provides education and training on spiritual care to healthcare staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and spiritual needs.
• Maintains accurate records of spiritual care activities and interventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]
• Field of Study:
  Bachelor's degree in theology, spiritual care or pastoral ministry

• 1+ of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience [Preferred]

• Minimum of 1 unit of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE [Required]
• Minimum of 2 units of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE [Preferred]

• Ordained Minister (ORDM) [Preferred]
• Commissioned Minister Credential (ADM) [Preferred]
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement Certificate (CHAPLAIN) [Preferred]
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements -

$23.74 - $44.17

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission:
Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.