Associate Chaplain

Southern Illinois Healthcare

. Assess spiritual needs and provide spiritual care and pastoral counseling to patients, families, and employees .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeCarbondale • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $33 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to assess spiritual needs and provide comprehensive pastoral care in a healthcare setting, including counseling, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Holds a commitment to spiritual integration and follow-up care for patients and families.

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Pastoral CounselingSpiritual CareClinical Pastoral EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentation of Care

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Certifications & Qualifications

Endorsement by Local Church, Diocese, or Denomination

Industry Keywords

Holistic Patient CareSpiritual Needs AssessmentPastoral MinistrySacramentsRitualsFamily ConferencesEmotional IntegrationHealth Crisis SupportInterdepartmental MeetingsFollow-Up Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess spiritual needs and provide spiritual care and pastoral counseling to patients, families, and employees
Provide pastoral ministry in the health care setting
Assist individuals with spiritual and emotional integration of their current health crisis
Assess, provide, and document pastoral care for patients, families, and staff daily
Determine spiritual needs and establish a plan of care
Work with area Ministers
Participate in interdisciplinary delivery of holistic patient care through rounding, interdepartmental meetings, and family conferences
Provide pastoral care through sacraments, ordinances, rituals, and blessings as needed
Maintain appropriate follow-up care with patients and families
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree and Clinical Pastoral Education expected
Endorsement by local church, diocese, or denomination within 2 years
1 year of technical experience
Intermittent hand manipulation required
Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds

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