Chaplain – PRN

Franciscan Health

Part-time Chaplain providing pastoral, spiritual, and crisis support to patients, families, and staff at Franciscan Health hospitals. Supporting holistic care across Munster and Dyer.

Posted 8/19/2026part-timeMunster • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing spiritual and psychological care to patients and families, with a strong foundation in Theology and pastoral ministry. Capable of collaborating in holistic patient care and addressing ethical considerations in healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In TheologyEcclesiastical EndorsementChaplain Experience In HealthcareNACC CertificationFamiliarity With Ethical And Religious Directives

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Soft Skills

Active ListeningCounselingCrisis InterventionReflectionDiscussion

Certifications & Qualifications

NACC Certification

Industry Keywords

Pastoral MinistryHolistic Patient CareSpiritual CarePsychosocial SupportEthical ConsultationAdvanced Directive Consultation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support patients, families, and staff in developing acceptance of illness and incorporating it into Christian or spiritual development
Provide pastoral ministry through visitation, counsel, and staff sacramental support
Assist patients with psychosocial, social, spiritual, and emotional needs during illness, injury, and death
Assist local religious groups and clergy in caring for sick or injured congregants
Collaborate in holistic patient care through interdisciplinary rounds, referrals, meetings, conferences, committees, and education
Document patient care information and complete records accurately and timely
Provide spiritual and psychological care through active listening, reflection, discussion, and prayer
Provide ethical consultation upon referral
Respond to crisis intervention calls with spiritual and emotional support
Respond to Advanced Directive consultation referrals
Make spiritual services available to new patients and families and follow up as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field - Required
Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Required
Master's Degree - Preferred
1 year of Chaplain experience in a healthcare institution - Preferred
National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) Certification - Preferred
Familiarity with Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERD's) - Preferred
Travel is required: Up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees