Chaplain Resident at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

23.43

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastoral care, Clinical pastoral education, Sacramental ministry, Worship leadership, Crisis intervention, Patient support, Family support, Staff support, Public relations, Interpersonal communication, Emergency response

Industry

Description

Where You’ll Work CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities ACPE Residency Start Date: July 6, 2026 Length: One year (end date July 1, 2027) Salary with Benefits Application deadline: June 12, 2026 Description: Chaplain Residents provide pastoral care to patients, families, and staff; they also participate in the curriculum of the Clinical Pastoral Education program. This position helps the hospital to fulfill two of its primary missions ‐ patient care and education. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. Supports patients, families and staff to ensure that both their personal and spiritual needs are met while in the hospital.2. Provides in‐house, on‐call coverage on a 24‐hour, 7 day a week basis by responding to all codes, deaths and other emergencies.3. Provides leadership for worship services to help ensure that the worship needs of patients, families and staff are met.4. Provides sacramental ministry to patients, families and staff.5. Develops and maintains professional relationships with members of the hospital staff in order to ensure that the Clinical Pastoral Education program is integrated into the hospital.6. Acts as a liaison for patients, staff and community clergy to fulfill the department's public relations commitment. Job Requirements Baccalaureate degree and a Master of Divinity degree.Exceptions are made on a case basis.

Responsibilities

The Chaplain Resident provides pastoral care, sacramental ministry, and worship leadership to patients, families, and staff. They also participate in the Clinical Pastoral Education program and provide 24/7 on-call coverage for emergencies.