Chaplain

Overview

Chaplain (Certified or Non-Certified)

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Shift: Part-time, 1st Shift

Benefits Eligible

The chaplain provides spiritual care for patients and families through direct visits. Spiritual care is also provided through regular contact with hospital team members and regular consultation with nursing, social services, and medical staff. Chaplain serves as contact with visiting clergy.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care, assessments, and ongoing support for patients and families across care settings. 
• Offer comfort and guidance during crises, trauma, ethical concerns, and end-of-life situations. 
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into each patient's plan of care. 
• Support team members through compassionate presence, debriefings, and critical incident response. 
• Document spiritual assessments and interventions in the electronic health record. 
• Build meaningful relationships with community clergy and spiritual leaders to strengthen patient and family support. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, on-call coverage, and care planning discussions. 
• Help create a culture of compassion and resilience while contributing to memorial services, special events, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development. 

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in divinity, theology, pastoral studies or related fields required.  
• Master’s Degree with a focus in divinity, theology, pastoral studies or related fields preferred.  
• 1 Unit Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.  
• 2-4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.  

Experience: 

• One (1) year of experience providing spiritual care required.  
• One (1) year of experience providing spiritual care in hospital setting preferred.  

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Board Certified Chaplain from one of the following organizations preferred within two (2) years of hire: 
  • National Association of Jewish Chaplains  
  • Association of Certified Christian Chaplains  
  • Association of Professional Chaplains  
  • Board of Chaplancey Certification Inc.  
  • National Association of Catholic Chaplains  
  • National Association of VA Chaplains  
  • Spiritual Care Association  
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.  
• IL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.