American Addiction Centers·Chicago, Illinois
The Chaplain Resident provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff, including prayer and sacramental ministry. They also participate in supervised educational activities and clinical rotations to develop competence in healthcare chaplaincy.
Provides spiritual care for patients, families and team members in assigned areas, including but not limited to prayer, sacraments, and religious, spiritual or emotional support.
Participates in the life and work of the department to ensure effective delivery of spiritual care: participates in overall site coverage, works shifts as needed to provide coverage including weekends and holidays, and conducts chapel and memorial services as scheduled.
Completes tasks and reports as assigned and according to system policies and procedures to support operations of the department and to develop administrative competence.
Develops knowledge, skills and abilities in pastoral theology, medical ethics, group process, and human development congruent with health care chaplaincy and ACPE CPE outcomes.
Interprets and supports Advocate Aurora Health’s mission and values and promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
One unit of clinical pastoral education. Strong spiritual care background with a basic working knowledge of theology, spirituality, interpretation of sacred writings, human behavior and spiritual care skills. Faith group standing as appropriate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar products. Ability to adapt to change, work with diverse personalities, cultures and faith traditions. Strong communication (oral and written) and human relation skills. Must be able to participate in overnight and weekend on-call rotation per the department schedule, including moving between sites of care as needed. None Required.
Must be able to participate in overnight on-call rotation per the department schedule. Must be able to stand/walk frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to drive to Aurora facilities within the Milwaukee metro area. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary. 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.
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.
Market context
In Illinois, chaplain resident openings often attract candidates with clinical or pastoral training because the role combines spiritual care, counseling, and hospital support. This position is competitive for applicants who can show CPE experience, comfort in interdisciplinary settings, and readiness for supervised learning; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your degree, CPE unit, and experience level align with the posting.