American Addiction Centers·Cornelius, North Carolina
Provides holistic spiritual care, consultation, and short-term counseling to patients, families, and medical staff. Responds to emergencies and crises while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to integrate faith into patient recovery.
11000 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Mission and Spiritual Care
Status: Part time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 20
Part-Time Monday-Friday 20hrs/week with varied on call needs nights, weekends and Holidays per facility needs.
$28.55 - $42.85
4 units of CPE, at least three accredited by ACPE (CPE not required in Georgia).
Eligible for board certification as a chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; completed within 18 months of hire.
Endorsed by faith group
• Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• Prior clinical experience as a chaplain: 3 years
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.
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Market context
In North Carolina, clinical chaplain openings are typically driven by patient-care needs in hospitals and health systems, with competition shaped by graduate theological training, CPE completion, and prior clinical experience. This role is especially selective because it requires a graduate degree, at least 3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience, 4 units of CPE, and board-certification eligibility within 18 months. Review the full posting carefully: the job requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save you time when comparing roles.