Chaplain (Certified or Non-Certified)

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Shift: Part-time (approximately 16 hours/week)

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.

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.

• Deliver spiritual care to patients and families, including documentation of care provided
• Interact and coordinate with visiting clergy when applicable
• Participate fully and respectfully in patient care conferences as member of the care team, collaborating with other care team members for the benefit of patients and families
• Deliver spiritual care to team members
• Consistently utilize a holistic approach to care, considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and relational needs

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree with additional theological education; Seminary degree or equivalent preferred

License/Certifications:

• Successful completion of at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) as evidenced by Certificate of Completion
• Ecclesiastical endorsement

Experience:

• Demonstrable pastoral ministry, hospital/healthcare ministry, or institutional chaplaincy