Chaplain
Job Description
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Part time, alternating Saturday and Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 7 pm - 7 am
Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85We’re Looking For:
Licensure or Certifications
- 4 units of CPE, at least three accredited by ACPE (CPE not required in Georgia).
- Eligible for board certification as a chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; completed within 18 months of hire.
- Endorsed by faith group
- Prior clinical experience as a chaplain: 3 years
Degrees:
- Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
As a Chaplain you will:
- Provide comprehensive spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare staff, including counseling, crisis response, and sacramental support.
- Assist during emergencies, guides families through illness and end‑of‑life processes and promote patient safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in care planning, education, and ethical discussions, and supports staff through consultations and training.
- Contributes to departmental operations, mentoring, and community outreach while upholding organizational values and maintaining active involvement in their faith community.
What You’ll Do:
- Schedule: Part Time, alternating Saturday and Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 7 pm - 7 am
About This Location:
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located on Chicago’s North Side, is one of the state’s largest, most comprehensive nonprofit medical centers. Advocate Illinois Masonic offers a wide range of medical specialties and is nationally recognized for its medical expertise, use of the most innovative technologies and dedication to patient safety, quality and service.
A commitment to community, medical education and ongoing clinical research affirms our mission of providing patients with the highest quality care in Chicagoland. A recipient of numerous awards for quality and clinical excellence, Advocate Illinois Masonic has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- May be exposed to blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Availability and transportation to serve on-call rotation as needed.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.