Brook Lane Chaplain - AS NEEDED

Chaplain

• On-call *Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of Brook Lane Main Campus (13125 Brook Lane, Hagerstown, MD) *Hourly rate $23.74 Chaplain
• As Needed Provide Comfort. Inspire Hope. Make a Meaningful Difference. At Meritus Health, we recognize that healing extends beyond physical care. As a Chaplain , you will play a vital role in supporting patients, families, caregivers, and team members during some of life's most significant and challenging moments. Through compassionate presence, spiritual guidance, and emotional support, you will help foster hope, resilience, and healing throughout our community. This position offers the opportunity to make a profound impact while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to whole-person care. Whether comforting a patient, supporting a family in crisis, mentoring future chaplains, or building partnerships within the faith community, your work will make a lasting difference every day.

What You'll Do

Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, volunteers, and staff. Offer pastoral counseling, prayer, crisis intervention, grief support, and spiritual assessment based on the unique needs and beliefs of those you serve. Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Facilitate and support inpatient and community education programs focused on spiritual well-being and healing. Mentor and guide Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and trainees. Build and strengthen relationships with local clergy, congregations, and faith-based organizations. Support community outreach efforts and programs that foster collaboration with the broader religious community.

Serve as a trusted presence during times of illness, loss, transition, and celebration. What Makes You Successful We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about serving others through compassionate spiritual care. An exceptional listener who can connect with people from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions. Calm, empathetic, and supportive during difficult situations and crises.

Skilled at building meaningful relationships and fostering trust. Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Committed to lifelong learning, professional growth, and spiritual development.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Religion, Theology, or a related field required. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree preferred. Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required; four units preferred. Experience Experience in pastoral care, pastoral counseling, parish leadership, clinical ministry, or spiritual care settings required.

Experience in teaching, mentoring, or clinical education preferred. Licensure/Certification Ordination and/or formal endorsement from a recognized faith tradition required. Board certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP), or equivalent professional chaplaincy organization preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong pastoral care and counseling skills. Excellent interpersonal communication and active listening abilities. Demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity. Critical thinking and sound judgment in complex situations. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to educate, mentor, and facilitate learning experiences. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals, faith groups, and healthcare professionals. Skilled in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and relationship-building. If you are called to serve others through faith, compassion, and healing presence, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference every day.

Caring for our Team We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date . Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance , as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.

Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.

Education

Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth . Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay .

Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.