Chaplain - Full Time - Wolf River

Job Title: Chaplain

About UsAt West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

Position OverviewThe Chaplain provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, family members, employees, medical staff, and visitors associated with West Cancer Center. This role offers compassionate care during times of illness, stress, and crisis, serving individuals regardless of personal beliefs or faith traditions. The Chaplain also educates clinic personnel on available supportive care resources and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care aligned with the mission and values of West Cancer Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care, counseling, and emotional support to patients, family members, and employees.
• Offer crisis intervention and support during emergent or emotionally challenging situations.
• Collaborate with members of the Supportive Care team to address patient and family needs.
• Create a safe, supportive environment and communicate effectively with individuals of all ages.
• Work with community spiritual leaders and faith-based organizations to connect patients with appropriate resources.
• Interpret the role of chaplaincy and available supportive care services to clinic staff.
• Respect and support individuals of diverse religious, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Required:
• Master of Divinity degree or theological studies from an accredited AATS seminary.
• Completion of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, or comparable experience.
• Five (5) years of experience serving as a staff chaplain.
• Preferred:
• Doctorate of Divinity degree or theological studies from an accredited AATS seminary.

Credential/Licensure

• Required:
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) certification within two (2) years of hire through one of the following:
• Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
• National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
• National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
• Ordination, licensure, or commissioning by one’s faith group.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement (or eligibility for endorsement) by a recognized faith group for healthcare chaplaincy.

Skills & Abilities

• Required:
• Advanced knowledge and application of chaplaincy principles, concepts, and professional practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support individuals experiencing distress, anxiety, or crisis.
• Functional knowledge of the religious principles of major faith traditions.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion for patients and families facing serious illness or end-of-life concerns.
• Preferred:
• Experience providing spiritual care in an oncology or healthcare setting.

Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work

• Meaningful Impact: Provide vital emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during some of life’s most challenging moments.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to whole-person cancer care.
• Professional Development: Benefit from continued learning, education, and professional growth opportunities.
• Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and respect for all individuals.

No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.

Join UsIf you are passionate about providing compassionate spiritual care and supporting patients, families, and staff through every stage of the cancer journey, we invite you to apply. Join West Cancer Center as a Chaplain and make a meaningful difference every day.