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We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.\nOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:\nExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.\nDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.\nEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.\nWith a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.\nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.\nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide compassionate spiritual care, assessments, and ongoing support for patients and families across care settings.\nOffer comfort and guidance during crises, trauma, ethical concerns, and end-of-life situations.\nPartner with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into each patient's plan of care.\nSupport team members through compassionate presence, debriefings, and critical incident response.\nDocument spiritual assessments and interventions in the electronic health record.\nBuild meaningful relationships with community clergy and spiritual leaders to strengthen patient and family support.\nParticipate in interdisciplinary rounds, on-call coverage, and care planning discussions.\nHelp create a culture of compassion and resilience while contributing to memorial services, special events, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.\nQualifications:\nEducation:\nBachelor’s Degree with a focus in divinity, theology, pastoral studies or related fields required.\nMaster’s Degree with a focus in divinity, theology, pastoral studies or related fields preferred.\n1 Unit Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.\n2-4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.\nExperience:\nOne (1) year of experience providing spiritual care required.\nOne (1) year of experience providing spiritual care in hospital setting preferred.\nLicense(s)/Certification(s):\nBoard Certified Chaplain from one of the following organizations preferred within two (2) years of hire:\nNational Association of Jewish Chaplains\nAssociation of Certified Christian Chaplains\nAssociation of Professional Chaplains\nBoard of Chaplancey Certification Inc.\nNational Association of Catholic Chaplains\nNational Association of VA Chaplains\nSpiritual Care Association\nIL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.\nIL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.","company":"UnityPoint Health","rawCompany":"unitypointhealth","city":"Waterloo","state":"IA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T16:08:53.400Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-2011.00","title":"Clergy","slug":"clergy"},{"code":"21-2099.00","title":"Religious Workers, All Other","slug":"religious-workers-all-other"},{"code":"29-9099.00","title":"Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other","slug":"healthcare-practitioners-and-technical-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"621111","title":"Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)","slug":"offices-of-physicians-except-mental-health-specialists"},{"code":"621498","title":"All Other Outpatient Care Centers","slug":"all-other-outpatient-care-centers"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Chaplain","description":"Overview:\nChaplain (Certified or Non-Certified)\nUnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital\nShift: Part-time, 1st Shift\nBenefits Eligible\n\nThe chaplain provides spiritual care for patients and families through direct visits. Spiritual care is also provided through regular contact with hospital team members and regular consultation with nursing, social services, and medical staff. Chaplain serves as contact with visiting clergy.\nWhy UnityPoint Health?:\nAt UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.\nOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:\nExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.\nDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. 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