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Faith Health

Spiritual Care Chaplain

Norfolk, NE · On-site

Spiritual Care | Reports To: Supervisor-Spiritual Care The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

ana

Spiritual Care Coordinator

Jamestown, ND · On-site

The Spiritual Care Coordinator exists to bring a holistic vision to the Anne Carlsen Center in body, mind and spirit. This position provides spiritual and pastoral support for clients, their families ...

Mary's Woods

Spiritual Care Chaplain

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

The Spiritual Care Chaplain will provide services in the area of Spiritual Care with a focus on life transitions, ritual, end of life, bereavement, and crisis intervention in a manner which promotes ...

Main Line Health

Spiritual Care Associate

Paoli, PA · On-site

$24.42 - $37.84/hr

Could you be our next Spiritual Care Associate at Paoli Hospital? Why work as a Spiritual Care Associate with Main Line Health? * Make an Impact! Are you looking for a career that allows you to ...

Northwestern Medicine

Manager-Spiritual Care

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Description The Manager Spiritual Care reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant ...

Big Bend Hospice

Spiritual Care Counselor

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

Join Our Team as a Spiritual Care Counselor Are you called to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness? Big Bend Hospice is seeking a compassionate ...

Benedictine

Spiritual Care Director

Saint Peter, MN · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Spiritual Care Director is responsible for providing the spiritual and emotional needs for residents, families, and staff. Develops and executes strategic plans, including budget development and ...

Benedictine

Spiritual Care Director

Belleville, IL · On-site

The Spiritual Care Director is responsible for providing the spiritual and emotional needs for residents, families, and staff. Develops and executes strategic plans, including budget development and ...

PeaceHealth

Chaplain - Spiritual Care

Springfield, OR · On-site

$31.60 - $47.40/hr

Job Summary Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people which is ...

Benedictine

Spiritual Care Director

Saint Peter, MN · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Overview The Spiritual Care Director is responsible for providing the spiritual and emotional needs for residents, families, and staff. Responsibilities Develops and executes strategic plans ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for spiritual care in the United States is $63,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a spiritual care?

A Spiritual Care job involves providing emotional and spiritual support to individuals facing life challenges, such as illness, grief, or personal crises. Professionals in this field, including chaplains and spiritual advisors, work in hospitals, hospices, faith organizations, and other settings. They offer guidance, prayer, rituals, and a compassionate presence tailored to each person's beliefs and needs. The goal is to help individuals find meaning, comfort, and resilience during difficult times.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a spiritual care professional in a healthcare setting?

Spiritual Care professionals in healthcare settings often provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff, conduct bedside visits, and facilitate prayer or meditation sessions as appropriate. They typically collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, to address the holistic needs of patients. Daily tasks may include offering counseling, documenting care interactions, and organizing support groups or spiritual services. This varied routine allows Spiritual Care providers to tailor their approach to individual needs and contribute to overall patient well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in spiritual care, and why are they important?

To thrive in Spiritual Care, you need a background in theology, counseling, or a related field, often supported by certification such as Board Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains or Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation systems is commonly required in healthcare or hospice settings. Outstanding interpersonal communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity are crucial soft skills that enable meaningful support for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These skills are essential to provide compassionate, effective guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during challenging times.

How to become a spiritual care worker?

To become a spiritual care worker, individuals typically need a relevant educational background such as a degree in theology, chaplaincy, or counseling, along with specialized training in spiritual or pastoral care. Certification from recognized organizations and experience in healthcare or community settings can enhance job prospects; strong interpersonal and communication skills are also essential.
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Infographic showing various Spiritual Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Manager-Spiritual Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Wheaton, IL • On-site

$35.47/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Northwestern Medicine rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 394 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Manager Spiritual Care reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Manager of Spiritual Care reflects the Spiritual Care and Education Mission Statement of Northwestern Medicine: "Inspired by the presence of the Sacred in all of its manifestations; we provide patients, families, staff and our communities with support, compassion, and counsel. We nurture religious, spiritual and emotional well-being through healing of the body, mind, and spirit."
The Manager of Spiritual Care provides leadership, direction, expertise, education, consultation and resources in the areas of spiritual well-being and health, clinical spiritual care, spiritual development, advance directives and ethics. Interacts regularly with all levels of the organization including patients and visitors, clinical and non-clinical staff, physicians, leadership, volunteers and community clergy. Directly supervises hospital chaplains.
Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with NM leadership, though appropriate reporting structures, regarding areas of responsibility. Develops goals, objectives, and programs that are aligned with the strategic plan, organizational goals and initiatives.
  • Demonstrates flexible leadership in adapting to organizational needs and changes for delivering Spiritual Care and Education within Northwestern Medicine. Implements established Northwestern Medicine policies, procedures and standards of care.
  • Participates in hospital programs and activities. Serves on committees, task forces, and initiatives as assigned. Communicates with interdisciplinary leaders on a regular and timely basis.

Administration and Management Description
  • Develops and implements a continuous quality improvement plan designed to monitor and improve performance.
  • Promotes positive employee relations through coaching and feedback regarding work performance on a regular basis. Seeks input from administration, leadership teams, and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive feedback.
  • Monitors, evaluates and counsels department staff and volunteers performance consistently between formal performance evaluations.
  • Plans, monitors and manages the financial operation areas of responsibility. Ensures that payroll and accounts payable invoices are reviewed, approved, coded, and processed on a timely basis.
  • Prepares and monitors operating budget designed to meet departmental and organizational strategies and goals. Able to explain variances.
  • Recommends and implements new initiatives and improvements to existing programs and services.
  • Engages in continuing professional education and development programs.
  • Develops thoughtful change leadership for needs of departments including staffing, scheduling, program management, growth, or role definition changes.
  • Facilitates growth and development of staff, including opportunities to learn new skills and advance boht personally and professionally; ensures staff completion of required competencies and review of key policies and procedures.
  • Orders and maintains supply inventory as appropriate.
  • Manage deparment schedule ensuring appropriate coverage.

Patient Care Description
  • Provides spiritual care to patients and families through direct visitation and through consultation with staff caring for patients. Provides spiritual crisis intervention as needed.
  • Conducts spiritual assessments and provides evidence-based interventions. Provides spiritual care for patients and documents all patient encounters in the medical record.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed. Advocates for patient, family, and visitor needs to interdisciplinary team members.
  • Partners in decision making related to Advance Directives and Medical Ethics through identification and clarification of ethical concerns. Provides consultation on ethical issues for staff, the Ethics committee and hospital leadership.

Staff Care Description
  • Provides spiritual care to staff including one on one support, as well as group debriefings, and educational events.
  • Provides spiritual enhancement of staff through short-term crisis intervention as well as blessings, rituals and seasonal celebrations.
  • Supports educational opportunities for staff on topics of spirituality and health, resilience, and spiritual well-being.
  • Serves as resource to staff regarding religious and spiritual issues and perspectives related to clinical issues and decisions.

Community Clergy Description
  • Maintains professional relationships with community clergy, judicatories, seminaries, and faith group representatives.
  • Provides educational opportunities for the community on topics of spirituality and health as well as ethics and Advance Directives
  • Supports area religious leaders with referrals, information, education, counseling, and consultation with patient/family permission in compliance with HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications
Required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Masters level degree in Theology/Divinity or a related field.
  • Certified or certification eligible and working toward certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or a parallel cognate group in the area of spiritual care or pastoral counseling.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • 2-4 CPEs
  • 2+ years of chaplaincy or 5+ years of ministry experience

Preferred
  • Doctorate level degree in Theology/Ministry or related field.
  • Board Certified Chaplain

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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