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Job Title: Chaplain - On Call

Company Name:	Carle Health
Location:	Urbana, IL
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/19/2026
Expire Date:	03/20/2026
Job Categories:	Administrative and Support Services, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, and Security, Counseling, Research & Development, Medical

Job Description

Chaplain - On Call
Overview The primary function of the Spiritual Care Chaplain Call (PRN) position is to help maintain 24-hour availability of pastoral care to emergent clinical situations. This PRN Chaplain position will normally function in an on-call capacity when staff chaplains are not immediately available. The PRN chaplain provides pastoral / spiritual care to patients, families and staff according to ethical standards of practice for chaplains and counselors. Will participate in on-call rotation with other chaplains. Works collaboratively and as a liaison between pastoral care department and other Carle and non-Carle businesses, organizations, and personnel. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Preference to Master of Divinity or Masters related field. Also acceptable: B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent, preferably in theological and/or psychosocial fields plus 3 years of work experience in pastoral ministry. Strong expectation that candidates will have completed one unit of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), or equivalent educational experience, or minimally a pastoral development course with references. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS All PRN chaplains must maintain good standing with a faith group with an endorsement document on file from faith group within 90 days of first day of employment. If at any time during employment, a chaplain withdraws from a faith group association or a faith group withdraws endorsement from a chaplain, that chaplain must demonstrate that a process is in place for endorsement by another faith group within one (1) year. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS preferrederably more than 3 years of experience in ministry and/or at least 1 unit of CPE. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Must possess the following skills: organization, planning, spiritual assessment, goal setting, team and independent working skills. Knowledge of personality and faith development theories needed for spiritual assessments. Ability to adapt to the unpredictability of trauma or crisis situations. Conducts ethical chaplaincy practice according to the "Common Code of Ethics for Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Pastoral Educators and Students". Responsibilities Provide direct Spiritual Care to patients, staff and families. Clarifies value issues with patients, families and staff to support ethical practices/decisions. Assist in coordination of Spiritual Care for hospital. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

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