Carilion Clinic·Christiansburg, Virginia
The chaplain delivers spiritual care and emotional support to patients, family members, and staff, adjusting pastoral care based on situational needs. This role includes providing timely intervention during emergencies such as Code Blue or Trauma alerts and consulting with hospital staff regarding patient care.
Employment status: Variable / Flex
SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America)
2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg
R157367 Chaplain - N/E - New River Valley Medical Center (Open)
The chaplain provides a ministry of spiritual care and emotional support to patients, family members and staff.
Provides pastoral care to patients and members of their families. Adjusts the length, type and purpose of Pastoral Care to fit the needs of the situation.
Provides timely response and appropriate intervention in emergency situations to patients, families and staff (i.e. Code Blue, Code Green, Trauma alerts).
Consults with members of the hospital staff regarding patient and family care. Seeks and provides pertinent information to/from other disciplines regarding the care/treatment of the patient.
Serves as pastoral counselor to members of the hospital staff as requested.
Mentors and evaluates work of volunteers and interns who have been assigned to the staff chaplains' area of clinical responsibility.
Participates in in-services, clinical educational opportunities, case review sessions and staff meetings.
Helps orient, train and evaluate new staff members and interns of the department.
Takes call for the department as needed.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. A master's degree from an accredited seminary required. Ordination or denominational endorsement as a minister of that denomination required. Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited training center Board Certified or eligible required.
Experience: none
Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.
$23.97 - $35.96
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited seminary, along with ordination or denominational endorsement. Required qualifications also include completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and being Board Certified or eligible, with no prior experience necessary.
Market context
In Virginia healthcare settings, chaplain openings are often tied to hospitals and other care teams that need spiritual support for patients, families, and staff. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree from an accredited seminary, ordination or denominational endorsement, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and board certification or eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before gathering transcripts, endorsement details, and CPE documentation.
