Chaplain - Part Time
Community Health Systems · Birmingham, Alabama, US
Job Summary The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to patients, families, and hospital staff during times of illness, crisis, or tr...
Job description
Job Summary The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to patients, families, and hospital staff during times of illness, crisis, or transition. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Chaplain facilitates spiritual care services tailored to individual needs and preferences, regardless of faith tradition or belief system. This role also serves as a resource for employee wellness and supports a culture of compassion and holistic care throughout the organization. Essential Functions: - Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing illness, grief, end-of-life care, and crisis situations. - Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborates with the care team to support the holistic needs of patients. - Offers crisis intervention and spiritual counseling to patients, visitors, and staff during times of trauma, loss, or significant stress. - Provides spiritual care in a respectful and inclusive manner, honoring cultural and religious diversity. - Facilitates rituals, prayer, blessings, or sacraments as requested by patients or families. - Assists with advance care planning conversations, end-of-life discussions, and ber...