Chaplain

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

LIFE Saint Joseph of the Pines

Full Time, 32 hours per week

The Chaplain provides compassionate Spiritual Care within St Mary, supporting the spiritual and emotional well‑being of patients, residents, participants, families, and colleagues. This role focuses on spiritual distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and guidance during major life changes. As a key member of the inter‑professional care team, the Chaplain ensures the spiritual dimension of healing is integrated into the overall care experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide transformative Spiritual Care experiences, honoring the diverse beliefs and values of those served.
• Assess spiritual and religious needs, offer appropriate interventions, and document assessments, care, and outcomes.
• Participate in ethics consultation processes when needed.
• Collaborate with the Spiritual Care Manager to evaluate and improve care practices.
• Educate and support colleagues in recognizing and responding to spiritual distress.
• Facilitate interfaith or faith‑specific prayer, meditation, worship, and sacraments, sometimes in partnership with community clergy.
• Promote programs that enhance workplace spirituality and maintain sacred spaces.
• Commit to ongoing self‑care, growth, and spiritual formation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, Spirituality, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training.
• Board Certification (APC, CASC, NACC, NAJC) strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop programs supporting spiritual needs across diverse populations.

Position Highlights & Benefits

• Opportunity to serve as a valued member of a mission‑driven care team.
• Supportive environment for professional growth and spiritual formation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Our Commitment

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.