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Associate Chaplain

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet
Joliet, IL Other
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Overview

Department: Chaplain Service

Shift: Per Diem

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL

Responsibilities

The Associate Chaplain position is managed by the Spiritual Care Specialist in partnership with the Vice President of Mission Services to staff the Mission Services Department at their assigned hospitals. This department is responsible for the management and quality of religious and spiritual care of the patients, families, and their visitors, as well as hospital staff members. The Associate Chaplain will be responsible for the religious and spiritual needs of the patients, families, and their visitors, as well as hospital staff members. This position will respond in a timely manner to all requests for spiritual care and assistance. The Associate Chaplain will assess the religious and spiritual needs of the client, and address or assist in addressing these needs whenever possible. The Associate Chaplain will offer spiritual support and guidance where appropriate. This position adheres and ensures the mission is integrated with ethical values into patient care and spiritual care delivery. The Associate Chaplain partners with the Experience Department to provide a caring compassionate experience for all patients, their families, and fellow team members which includes documenting rounds done on patients and staff and performing service recovery when needed. This position is expected to provide support during a Hospital Emergency at the Incident Command, if needed, relative to their role of psychosocial support. Performs related responsibilities as required.

The Associate Chaplain position consistently demonstrates clinical excellence and professional standards, with a focus on achieving board certification. Associate Chaplain is expected to identify and obtain necessary training for their chosen chaplain specialty. This role should develop research competency and engage in best practices utilized across health system.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Minimum of 1 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit.
  • Ordination in a recognized ecclesial tradition. In good standing with the ecclesial authority and in good standing with their faith organization.
  • Minimum of one (1) year in ministry with demonstrated competence in pastoral care.
  • Previous pastoral care experience within healthcare preferred.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $30.67. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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