Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with organization of daily activities as assigned.
Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conference, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate
Assesses each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members
Provides direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, family members, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives
Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission
Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame
Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate
Assists with training programs and in-service education as requested
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Provide Spiritual Care and Emotional Support to Patients, Families, and Healthcare Teams
Make a meaningful difference during life's most important moments. As a Chaplain Associate, you'll provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers, and team members while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver compassionate care, support individuals from diverse faith traditions, and contribute to a healing environment where every interaction matter.
Hours: This is a Flex position (per diem, hours as needed). Non-benefits eligible.
Hours will vary based on department staffing needs
Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED
1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education Required
Ordination/ Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Why Geisinger?
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
Bring comfort, hope, and healing to those who need it most while serving as a respected member of Geisinger's spiritual care team.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education - Default Issuing Body; Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Default Issuing Body
Computer Literacy; Communication
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
