American Addiction Centers·Hazel Crest, Illinois
Provides holistic spiritual care, consultation, and short-term counseling to patients, families, and staff. Facilitates sacramental ministries and guides decision-making regarding medical-ethical dilemmas and end-of-life care.
11015 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Chaplain Services: Frontline
Status: Part time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Per Diem, Various
$26.55 - $39.85
Degree, Licensure or Certifications
B.A./B.S. or equivalent religious education based on faith group requirements.
1 unit of CPE accredited by ACPE.
Eligible for faith group endorsement
Provide comprehensive holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare staff, including counseling, crisis response, and sacramental support.
Assist during emergencies, guides families through illness and end‑of‑life processes and promote patient safety.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in care planning, education, and ethical discussions, and supports staff through consultations and training.
Contributes to departmental operations, mentoring, and community outreach while upholding organizational values and maintaining active involvement in their faith community.
• Schedule: Per Diem, schedule varies, flexible based on unit needs
Advocate South Suburban Hospital, part of the Advocate Southland Health Network, is an acute-care facility providing a wide range of comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and ambulatory medical services. In addition to offering an array of hospital services, this not-for-profit facility provides free screenings and a variety of other outreach services throughout the community.
Advocate Trinity Hospital, part of Advocate Southland Health Network, has provided residents in southeast Chicago with outstanding clinical outcomes and compassionate care for more than 120 years. Advocate Trinity treats more than 90,000 patients each year, giving them access to more than 300 physicians with expertise in more than 50 specialties. This includes advanced heart attack care, primary stroke care center, oncology center and an array of surgical specialties not found in most community hospitals.
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Market context
Chaplain associate openings in Illinois often reflect steady demand in hospitals and other care settings, especially where 24/7 spiritual support and on-call coverage are needed. These roles can be competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent religious education, one ACPE-accredited CPE unit, faith group endorsement eligibility, and willingness to cover overnight and weekend rotations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your endorsement status and CPE documentation before applying.