Call Chaplain Position Available In Cumberland, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: As a Call Chaplain at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, you'll provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff during critical moments. Join an interdisciplinary team, receive CPE units, and competitive salary benefits. Ideal candidates have healthcare experience and completed at least one CPE unit. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Divinity/Theology required.
Job Description
Call Chaplain
Location:
Portland, ME
Facility:
Maine Medical Center
Schedule:
Per Diem
Job Category:
Professional – Clinical
Req #: 29858
Date Posted:
Apr 16, 2025
Description
Position:
Call Chaplain
Location:
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Employment Type:
Per Diem
Why You’ll Love It & What We Offer
Meaningful Impact:
Bring comfort, hope, and spiritual guidance to patients, families, and staff during critical moments—making a real difference every day.
Collaborative, Mission‑
Driven Culture:
Join an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and fellow chaplains who value whole‑person care.
Professional Growth & Support:
Fully sponsored Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units and continuing‑education opportunities
Evidence‑based tools and KPIs to track and celebrate your impact
Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and generous paid time off
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
Spiritual Assessment & Documentation
Use our comprehensive screening tool to identify spiritual/existential needs
Record assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record and KPI tracker
Counseling, Consultation & Education
Provide one‑on‑one spiritual care and facilitate group sessions on grief, moral distress, and end‑of‑life topics
Lead workshops or briefings for staff on recognizing and responding to spiritual distress
Collaboration & Cultural Sensitivity
Partner with clinical teams to integrate spiritual care into each patient’s treatment plan
Honor diverse faith traditions and cultural backgrounds with compassion and respect
Our Ideal Candidate:
Healthcare experience—through work, internships, or volunteer service—in a hospital or care setting
At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed, or a strong willingness to enroll in our in‑house CPE program
Adaptable, resilient, and able to hold space for intense emotions with empathy and grace
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree in Divinity or Theology or equivalent, clinical training in chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized religious group, a current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized religious/spiritual group preferred. ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education, at least one unit preferred.
License/Certifications:
N/A
Experience:
Two years of professional ministry in congregation or institutional setting preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual’s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care,
