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Valleywise Health System

Chaplain Pool BH

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$35/hr

Must have successful completion of one to four (1-4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a nationally accredited Chaplain Program, preferably Healthcare Chaplain Ministry Association ...

CHI St Anthony Hospital

Chaplain

Pendleton, OR

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Healthcare Chaplain in a hospital and/or long-term care setting (upon hire) * Completion of, or active enrollment in, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (upon hire)

Corewell Health

Chaplain

Grosse Pointe, MI · On-site

Integrates her/his professional practice and style into assigned interdisciplinary healthcare teams ... CRT-Chaplain Board Certification - Association of Profession Chaplains Association of Profession ...

Valleywise Health System

Chaplain Pool BH

Phoenix, AZ

$35/hr

Must have successful completion of one to four (1-4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a nationally accredited Chaplain Program, preferably Healthcare Chaplain Ministry Association ...

Valleywise Health System

Chaplain Pool BH

Phoenix, AZ

$35/hr

Must have successful completion of one to four (1-4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a nationally accredited Chaplain Program, preferably Healthcare Chaplain Ministry Association ...

Spectrum Health

Chaplain

Grosse Pointe, MI

Integrates her/his professional practice and style into assigned interdisciplinary healthcare teams ... CRT-Chaplain Board Certification - Association of Profession Chaplains Association of Profession ...

Carle Health

On-call Chaplain - Spiritual Care

Urbana, IL · On-site

$24.32 - $40.61/hr

Overview The primary function of the Spiritual Care Chaplain Call (PRN) position is to help ... At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued ...

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Healthcare chaplains are spiritual care professionals who provide emotional, spiritual, and religious support to patients, their families, and hospital staff in healthcare settings. They work with people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds, helping them cope with illness, hospitalization, grief, and end-of-life issues. Chaplains often collaborate with medical teams to ensure holistic care, addressing the spiritual and emotional needs alongside physical health. Their support can include prayer, counseling, facilitating religious rituals, or simply offering a compassionate presence.

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To thrive as a Healthcare Chaplain, you need a background in theology or pastoral care—often with a master's degree—and clinical pastoral education (CPE) or equivalent certification. Familiarity with electronic medical records, spiritual assessment tools, and hospital protocols is important in this role. Compassion, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal communication skills help chaplains support diverse patients and families during vulnerable times. These competencies enable chaplains to provide holistic spiritual care, foster trust, and enhance patient well-being within healthcare environments.

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Healthcare chaplains work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families. They often participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, contribute to care planning, and provide insights on cultural or spiritual factors that may influence a patient's treatment decisions. Effective communication and mutual respect are crucial, as chaplains advocate for holistic care while maintaining patient confidentiality and supporting staff during challenging situations.
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Palliative Care | Palliative Chaplain II

Palliative Care | Palliative Chaplain II

MUSC

Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

MUSC Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 192 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

485th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description Summary

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary palliative care program, the palliative care chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients with serious illness and their families. The chaplain works as part of an interdisciplinary team to address the spiritual, emotional, and existential needs of patients and families facing serious illness, death, and dying. This role is crucial in offering comfort, guidance, and support in meaning-making in line with the spiritual and cultural values of each individual. This position will join an existing palliative care chaplain on the adult, inpatient palliative care team at MUSC Health University Medical Center.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000584 CHS - Palliative Care (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
· Provide a thorough spiritual assessment for palliative care patients
· Attend daily rounds and collaborate with the interdisciplinary palliative care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans to promote patient/family wellbeing and quality of life.
· Conduct and document spiritual care assessments, interventions, and outcomes, utilizing standardized spiritual assessment tool (CASH).
· Assist in completion of advance directives.
· Conduct appropriate religious rituals and spiritual practices as guided by patients and families and in connection with local clergy as necessary.
· Collaborate with hospital staff chaplains and community clergy to ensure comprehensive spiritual care of patients and families.
· Respond to requests for spiritual, existential, or religious support and offer appropriate resources.
· Participate in care conferences, family meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement, and education activities as part of the palliative care program.
· Offer guidance to staff on spiritual care needs and provide education about the importance of spirituality in serious illness care.
· Assist in the development of educational programs and materials related to spiritual care in the setting of serious illness.
· Provide opportunities for self-reflection, self-care, and support to fellow team members and learners.
· Make appropriate referrals to other palliative care team members and to other interdisciplinary colleagues.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications
· Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent from an accredited theological seminary.
· 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
· Board certification or eligibility for board certification from a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., Association of Professional Chaplains) preferred. Commitment to being Board certified within two years of hire date if not yet certified. Commitment to working towards Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification after being Board certified.
· Knowledge of and sensitivity to various religious, spiritual, and cultural practices.
· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen attentively and provide compassionate support, and to document comprehensive care plans in medical record.
· Excellent interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team environment.
· Experience working with individuals and families facing serious illness, grief, and loss.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
· Comfort with death and dying, and a compassionate, empathetic approach to end-of-life care; meaningful engagement in a patient and family’s hopes, values, fears, meaning, and purpose.
· Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in clinical care.
· Ability to work in transdisciplinary manner.
Preferred Skills and Experience
· Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), preferred PCHAC (Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification)
· Familiarity with legal and ethical issues in healthcare and end-of-life care, including advance directives.
· Ability to support families from diverse backgrounds and belief systems.
· Experience providing spiritual care in palliative care and/or hospice.
· Two years’ experience in hospital-based spiritual care, preferably in palliative care.
· Experience with contributing a chaplain’s perspective at family meetings/care conferences.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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MUSC is located in Charleston, SC, frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it's all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets, amidst centuries old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

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Year founded

1824

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