What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain Resident position at Corewell Health?
This is a full-time, 1 year residency onsite at Corewell Health West Butterworth Hospital.
Residency start date is 09/08/2026
Job Summary
Provides spiritual care, counsel, education, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff members of all faith traditions. Assists with referrals to particular faith group leaders when indicated and/ or requested. Participates in CPE Education time and completes assignments in a timely manner. Participates in regular on call shifts in and outside of education hours.
Essential Functions
Participates in program didactics, group reflection, individual supervision and other educational activities.
Completes and turns in necessary assignments required by the education program in a timely manner.
Adheres to ethical principles of the CPE program, Spiritual Care department, and Corewell Health. Demonstrates compassion, integrity and respect for others.
Effectively collaborates and participates with colleagues regarding patient care and educational matters.
Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. Facilitates their spiritual understanding, emotional coping and adjustment in the face of illness, injury or death.
Documents clearly her/his interactions with patients and families, including assessments and plans, in a manner which is useful to departmental and interdisciplinary colleagues.
Collaborates closely with departmental colleagues in providing seamless spiritual care by receiving referrals, making follow-up visits and providing hand-off reports. Participates in schedules with a flexibility that helps the team provide continuous coverage.
Integrates her/his professional practice and style into assigned interdisciplinary healthcare teams in ways that enhance their overall efforts to provide excellent, whole-person care.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Ministry, Religion, Theology or other approved pre-seminary concentration
1 year of relevant experience in ministry and/or human services
Preferred
Master's Degree or equivalent in Theology
Satisfactory completion of 1 unit of CPE
1 year of relevant experience in Theological Training
1 year of relevant experience providing pastoral care in a hospital or congregation
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Education Pastoral - Grand Rapids HospEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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