Associate Chaplain

Job Overview

Job Summary

The Associate Chaplain is the spiritual care specialist of the care team responsible for assessing spiritual care needs and providing direct spiritual care and consultation to patients and families. Within the Spiritual Health Services (SHS) department, the chaplain serves as a mentor to students (e.g., Clinical Pastoral Education residents and interns), along with SHS volunteers, who are authorized to provide ministry on behalf of Fairview.

Associate chaplains work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs.

• Is self‑reflective, including identifying one's professional strengths and limitations in the provision of care.
• Uses one's own professional authority as a spiritual care provider through direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs in clinical assignment and during assigned on‑call shifts.
• Advocates for patients and families.
• Triages and manages crises in the practice of spiritual care.
• Promotes, facilitates, and supports ethical decision making.
• Fosters a collaborative relationship with community clergy and faith group leaders.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care or service.
• Exercises skillful listening, compassionate presence & clear communication in one‑on‑one, small group, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provides/arranges for provision of sacraments, rituals, prayers and integrative modalities at the request of patients and/or family members in a manner aligning with the traditions of the particular patient, family member, or significant other.
• Orients and mentors CPE interns and residents during their CPE unit(s).
• Provides feedback as a part of the clinical coordinator role within the educational process.
• Participates in regular meetings of the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of bio‑medical ethics and ability to support ethical reflection and decision‑making of patients, families and staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Level Education Required
  • Graduate degree in Theology from an approved theological seminary/university, or completion of training in mentored religious tradition as defined by that religious tradition.
  • Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Required.

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please refer to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information.

The posted pay range is for a 40‑hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status $59,716.80 – $84,323.20 Annual