Chaplains can provide sensitive, supportive spiritual care to these patients and their families for extended time periods, thereby allowing other professionals to attend to other duties. Professional chaplains play an important role in helping staff members cope with personal problems.
What is the purpose of a chaplain?
A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care for individuals in a non-religious organization, rather than a church congregation. Chaplains can work in government roles and serve members of the military in different locations. They can serve patients in healthcare or hospice facilities.
How can a chaplain help?
Chaplains support and encourage people of all religious faiths and are familiar with beliefs across many different cultures.
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Scope of practice
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Scope of practice
- Crisis intervention.
- Grief and bereavement counseling.
- Family support counseling.
- Staff counseling.
- Presurgical and postsurgical counseling.
