Associate Chaplain

Southern Illinois Healthcare

Providing spiritual care and pastoral counseling in a healthcare setting for patients and families. Assessing spiritual needs and documenting care daily at Southern Illinois Healthcare.

Posted 7/14/2026part-timeHerrin • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to assess and address spiritual needs through pastoral counseling and care, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient support. Holds relevant educational qualifications and maintains necessary endorsements for ministry.

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Pastoral CounselingHolistic Patient CareClinical Pastoral EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSpiritual Care Assessment

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Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed or Commissioned to MinistryOrdinationEndorsement by Local Church

Industry Keywords

Spiritual CarePatient CarePastoral CareFamily ConferencesInter-Departmental Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for assessing spiritual needs, provides spiritual care and pastoral counseling to patients/families/employees.
Assesses, provides, and documents pastoral care to patients, families, and staff daily.
Works with area Ministers.
Proactively participates in inter-disciplinary delivery of holistic patient care services through rounding, inter-departmental meetings, and family conferences.
Maintains appropriate follow-up care with patient/families.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Associate’s degree preferred
Pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree and Clinical Pastoral Education expected
Licensed or Commissioned to Ministry by Church optional
Ordination optional
Endorsement by local church, diocese, or denomination within 2 years
1 year of technical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Environment of excellence in patient care