Chaplain - Per Diem

Chaplain - Per Diem

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Employment Type Part time

Shift Rotating Shift

Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Chaplain to join our mission‑driven Spiritual Care team.

The Chaplain is a member of our Spiritual Care team, 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.

This position is regional and has a primary location in Waterbury; however, the Chaplain may be required to travel to other Trinity Health Of New England locations in Hartford, Springfield, or Stafford Springs as needed.

• As a fully integrated member of the health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care, the Chaplain works alongside other care givers, responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served.
• Develop, conduct, and participate in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities, facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues, and mosques, etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members, as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in theology, religion, spiritual care or spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of spiritual care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or spiritual care ministry experience is preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred. 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.

• Our Mission and Core Values
• Per Diem
• Award‑winning Hospitals and Departments

About Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world‑class providers and facilities dedicated to full‑spectrum preventative, acute, and post‑acute care. We aim to deliver top‑level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.