Interfaith Chaplain
Salary$55k – $82k
Location43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentSpiritual Care
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Master of Pastoral Counseling or Master of Arts in Religion, or equivalent
Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Spiritual Care Association, or Certification eligible and obtain certification within two years of hire
At least four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
Active listening, empathy, ability to identify spiritual needs and respond to them effectively
Knowledge of spiritual care tools for self and others
Skills
Electronic Medical Record
About the role
Department/Unit:
Spiritual Care
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$54,690.00 - $82,035.00Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Interfaith Chaplain will provide spiritual and
emotional support to patients, families, staff, and students at AMHS. This will include day and night shifts, remaining on site to be available for all calls for spiritual care throughout the night and during holidays. Interfaith Chaplains work alongside Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residents, Interns, Spiritual Care Volunteers, and the Interdisciplinary Care Teams at AMHS
Department: Spiritual Care
Reports to: Spiritual Care Manager
Requirements
Education: Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Master of
Pastoral Counseling or Master of Arts in Religion, or equivalent.
Certification: Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains,
National Association of Catholic Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Spiritual Care Association, or Certification eligible and obtain certification within two years of hire.
Experience: At least four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Skills & Knowledge: Active listening, empathy, ability to identify spiritual needs and respond to them effectively; knowledge of spiritual care tools for self and others
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for the delivery of spiritual care to patients and families in collaboration with the department.
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Carrying trauma and code pagers and responding to requests for spiritual care in emergencies.
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Provides on-call night coverage for the hospital, making rounds on the intensive care units and responding to all calls for a spiritual presence during their on-call hours, 5:00pm to 8:00 am.
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Supports staff in difficult situations involving patients, their families, or simple job-related stress.
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Be available for consults with staff, families, and patient when deemed necessary by any member of the health care team (chaplain included).
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Offers spiritual assessments, grief support, religious services, and crisis counseling.
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Participates in all department programs and activities, such as quarterly meetings, huddles, and Spiritual Care Elective program for 4th-Year Medical Students.
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Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
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Clear and timely charting of patient care in Electronic Medical Record.
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Contribute to the wider community by assisting in the coordination of clergy and spiritual visitors from various religious communities
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Provides reliable support and back-up for intern chaplains and other volunteers within the department.