Chaplain (Per Diem) Overlook Medical Center
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Summit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Responsible for providing spiritual care to
patients, their families, and staff. Oversees management and
initiatives for both pastoral bedside services as well as the
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. Provides religious
counseling and supportive care and guidance. Principal
Accountabilities: 1. Collaborates with CPE leadership to ensure
maximum spiritual presence of chaplains, students, and supervisory
staff. 2. Assists families in crisis and responds to on-call needs
and provides clinical presence with patients/families. 3.
Coordinates religious holiday observances and conducts special
events and interfaith services. 4. Participates as an active member
of hospital, corporate, community, and interdisciplinary
committees. 5. Creates and sustains an advanced level of staff and
patient awareness. 6. Manages department budget and payroll and
ensures utilization of department resources. 7. Develops and
implements strategies to achieve innovative goals. 8. Performs
other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field
required Completion of minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral
Education (CPE) accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral
Education. Preferred 4 Units of CPE Completion of four units of
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association of
Clinical Pastoral Education. Experience working as a Staff
Chaplain. Board certified by National Accrediting Body or eligible.
Experience working in a Healthcare Facility, Health System or
relevant area.
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, Union , Chaplain (Per Diem) Overlook Medical Center, Healthcare , Summit, New Jersey
