Job Opportunities
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Job opportunities are listed below as a resource for chaplains who are seeking employment in the field of chaplaincy or related positions. Our list offers a quick overview of available jobs, including job title and the city and state where the job is located.
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| Organization |
| Mercy |
| Organization Address |
| 10010 Kennerly Road St Louis, Missouri 63103 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://mercy.net |
| Contact Person |
| Justin Martin |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (314) 628-3707 |
| Contact Email |
| spiritualcare@mercy.net |
| Job Title |
| Chaplain II |
| Job Description |
| Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate in meeting the health needs of the community. Pastoral Services assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness, injury or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. |
| Job Requirements |
| Education: Masters-level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or equivalence in related field. Four units of CPE Experience: One year of health care chaplaincy experience (may include CPE experience). Certifications: Eligible for certification or in process to become Board Certified Chaplain Other: Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person. Good communication and listening skills. Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual. Ability to be self-reflective about work. Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort. Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services resulting in high patient satisfaction. Able to work in emotional and stressful situations. Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises. Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively. Ability to work in crisis and trauma situations and situations with multiple priorities. Able to be a self-starter, work with high degree of initiative. |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://careers.mercy.net/jobs/937552?lang=en-us |
| Location of Position |
| St Louis |
| Organization |
| Baylor Scott & White Health |
| Organization Address |
| 100 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard TX 76712 Waco, TX 76712 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hillcrest-hospital |
| Contact Person |
| Jenny Lannom, BCCI, ACPE-CE |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (505) 259-3910 |
| Contact Email |
| Jenny.Lannom@bswhealth.org |
| Position Information |
| Job Title |
| Manager, Pastoral Services |
| Job Description |
| Baylor Scott & White, Hillcrest (Texas) has an immediate opening for a Manager of Pastoral Services. Our next Manager will report to the Director of Pastoral Services and Clinical Pastoral Education in Central Texas, as well as serving as department representative to facility President or other leaders. The Manager of Pastoral Services will have the following responsibilities and attributes: – Set the vision for and the management of the Department of Pastoral Services at Baylor Scott & White Health – Hillcrest (BSW – Hillcrest) – Monitor and facilitate the date-to-day operations of the Pastoral Care Department, chaplaincy staff and pastoral volunteers, ensuring the provision of spiritual and emotional care, religious, sacramental, moral and ethical needs of patients and employees and physicians of the hospital. – Facilitate strong relationships within the greater Waco community, including community agencies and service organizations, local faith communities, Baylor University’s Truett Seminary and their students who are enrolled in the Central Texas CPE program at Temple, and who do their clinical work at BSW – Hillcrest. – Recruit, train, and coordinate pastoral care volunteers. – Oversee and supervise staff chaplains, PRNs and pastoral volunteers and mentor CPE student chaplains as they provide assessment and support for patients in accordance with joint commission requirements. – Actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team and provide spiritual care and counseling to patients and families. – Coordinate and provide consultation to physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to meet patient needs and to strengthen patient care. – Evaluate and recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that positively affect the managed organization. – Conduct investigative studies to advance knowledge and to develop ways and means for providing more effective religious ministry for patients, family and staff. |
| Job Requirements |
| Key Success Factors for the Candidate – Requirements, Skills and Abilities – Master’s degree (M.Div., preferred) – A unit of CPE. (Four (4) units of CPE, preferred) – Board Certification as a Professional Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains or one of its organization partners who endorse the Standards of Practice for Chaplaincy, preferred – 2+ years of managerial experience, preferred – Administrative experience with budget management, recruiting, hiring and coaching full-time and part-time staff and mentoring CPE students, preferred – Clinical Ethics experience, preferred – Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) – The ability to minister to all faiths and those of none. – The ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with co-workers, health professionals, volunteers, community clergy and the general public. – The ability to use broader objectives in determining how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals. – The ability to make and approve effective hiring and termination decisions. – General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://jobs.bswhealth.com/us/en/job/24006354/Manager-Pastoral-Services-Hillcrest |
| Location of Position |
| Waco, Texas |
| Organization |
| Ascension Health (Milwaukee) |
| Organization Address |
| 19333 W. North Ave. Brookfield, WI 53045 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://healthcare.ascension.org |
| Contact Person |
| Rev. Traci Houts |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (262) 785-4195 |
| Contact Email |
| traci.houts@ascension.org |
| Job Title |
| Chaplain (Women/Infants–Full-time) |
| Job Description |
| ● Provide religious and spiritual care to patients, families, and associates, respecting all spiritual orientations and cultures ● Serve families who have experienced perinatal loss and provide bereavement follow-up ● Participate and collaborate with others in the delivery of holistic care ● Provide rituals, sacraments, blessings, and annual memorial service ● Must be committed to living our Mission and Values; guided by the Ethical & Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare |
| Job Requirements |
| Education and experience:
● Board Certification from the ACPE, APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or job transfer (or obtained within two years of hire or job transfer; risking termination if not obtained within timeframe). |
| Salary Information |
| competitive plus sign-on bonus |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://jobs.ascension.org/us/en/job/1109374/Chaplain-Women-Infants |
| Location of Position |
| St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee |
| Organization | |
| St. Cloud VA Healthcare System | |
| Organization Address | |
| 4801 Veterans Dr St. Cloud, MN 56303 United States Map It |
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| Organization Website | |
| https://www.va.gov/st-cloud-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/st-cloud-vha-cpe-program-frequently-asked-questions/ | |
| Contact Person | |
| Daniel Duggan | |
| Contact Phone Number | |
| (320) 252-1670 | |
| Contact Email | |
| daniel.duggan@va.gov | |
| Position Information | |
| Job Title | |
| CPE Resident | |
| Job Description | |
| St. Cloud and Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System CPE Centers are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 CPE Resident program for the St. Cloud and Sioux Falls VAs. This is a 12-month, 4-unit program starting July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. At St. Cloud VA in Minnesota, we have four stipend Resident I positions and two stipend Resident II Fellow positions. At the Sioux Falls VA in South Dakota, we have two Resident I positions. This will be a virtual program between the two sites. Residents have the opportunity to work alongside Chaplain Preceptors and the Interdisciplinary Team serving our men and women Veterans.
At the St. Cloud VA, we expanded our second-year resident program to include tracks with Hospice/Palliative Care and Mental Health; both tracks will explore residential and outpatient settings. The Mental Health track will include recovery, moral injury, and acute in-patient psych programs. For more information about these CPE Residency Programs, please call Dan Duggan, ACPE Certified Educator at 320-252-1670 x 7543, or email daniel.duggan@va.gov. You can find the ACPE application at this link: https://acpe.edu/education/cpe-students/cpe-application. You can send your application materials to daniel.duggan@va.gov or at St. Cloud VA HCS, 4801 Veteran’s Dr., Chaplains Office, St. Cloud, MN 56303. For more information, please go to this link: https://www.va.gov/st-cloud-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/st-cloud-vha-cpe-program-frequently-asked-questions/ |
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| Location of Position | |
| St. Cloud, MN or Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Organization |
| Wake Forest University |
| Organization Address |
| 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston Salem, NC 27109 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://chaplain.wfu.edu |
| Contact Person |
| Christine Yucha |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (336) 758-5210 |
| Contact Email |
| yuchac@wfu.edu |
| Position Information |
| Job Title |
| University Chaplain |
| Job Description |
| Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students, the University Chaplain provides leadership in fostering the spiritual life of the WFU community. Centering a multifaith, pluralistic approach to cultural and spiritual development, the Chaplain leads an office focused on meeting the needs of a spiritually diverse campus. The Chaplain carries out this mission by developing partnerships with academic departments, offices, groups, and organizations across campus. The Chaplain facilitates and supports the development of programs that address important religious and spiritual questions of the day. The Office of the Chaplain inspires commitment to the university motto Pro Humanitate by helping students, faculty, and staff of all faith traditions pursue meaning and purpose through spiritual reflection and free inquiry.
Our next Chaplain will have experience with supporting the religious and spiritual life of college or university communities and promoting interfaith and pluralistic cooperation on campus. They will be skilled in providing pastoral consultation in times of crisis and provide coordination among the multi-faith religious directors and their staff, as well as religious advisors based on or outside the campus. The ideal candidates will be comfortable educating students, faculty, and staff on faith-related topics. Administratively, the candidates will also have experience with budget management, recruiting, hiring, and coaching full-time and part-time staff. The Office of the Chaplain facilitates and supports two signature programs. The annual Pre-Orientation Summit introduces first-year students to the breadth of Christian life at Wake Forest University, allowing students to grow in their faith and develop relationships that will last throughout their college experience and beyond. We also coordinate and host the largest Moravian-style lovefeast in North America, one of the favorite Wake Forest Christmas traditions. Additionally, the Office of the Chaplain collaborates with the WFU School of Divinity and campus partners for other community-wide seminal events of celebration and meaning-making, including: Service of Remembrance, Homecoming, Easter Vigil, and Baccalaureate. |
| Job Requirements |
| Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities – Master’s degree in Divinity – A basic unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) – 8-10 years of experience in ministry and/or chaplaincy preferred – Solid understanding of faith development and the spiritual needs of emerging adults – Demonstrated leadership skills including program development, networking, and communication – Sensitivity, empathy, and a sense of humor are important personal traits – Possess strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple tasks – Be willing and able to work a non-standard work week to include weekend and evening hours – Demonstrate an exceptional public presence (including, but not limited to, preaching) – Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community – Demonstrate experience with interfaith capacity buildingPreferred Education – Advanced theological degree (D.Min. or Ph.D) – Demonstrated experience in assessing program effectiveness – Proficiency in social media and other effective ways to communicate with emerging adults |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff_Career_Website_live/details/University-Chaplain–Office-of-Dean-of-Students_R0006703?q=chaplain |
| Location of Position |
| Winston-Salem, NC |
| Organization |
| St. Elizabeth Healthcare |
| Organization Address |
| 1 Medical Village Dr Edgewood, KY 41017 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://careers.stelizabeth.com/search/jobdetails/hospice-chaplain/7402b89b-2392-4f09-a322-6874fb3974d8 |
| Contact Person |
| Austin Schafer |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (859) 301-2190 |
| Contact Email |
| austin.schafer@stelizabeth.com |
| Position Information |
| Job Title |
| Hospice Chaplain |
| Job Description |
| Hospice Chaplain –St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood, KentuckyDo you have a passion for providing pastoral and spiritual care? Are you interested in joining a growing, dynamic mission services team? St. Elizabeth Healthcare, located in Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana within the Greater Cincinnati region, is seeking a full-time hospice chaplain. We are a Catholic healthcare ministry committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care by improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We seek diverse candidates to help facilitate our care for our increasingly diverse patient and associate populations.The Hospice Chaplain will join St. Elizabeth at an exciting time. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is growing and has launched a new strategic plan in which our Catholic mission is a core driver. St. Elizabeth Healthcare has a dedicated team of over 28 full and part-time chaplains, and we are strongly positioned and deeply committed to our mission and people.Apply at: https://careers.stelizabeth.com/search/jobdetails/hospice-chaplain/7402b89b-2392-4f09-a322-6874fb3974d8 and email your resume and cover letter to Austin M. Schafer, Director of Pastoral and Spiritual Care, at austin.schafer@stelizabeth.com. |
| Job Requirements |
| The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional services to patients, their families and hospice staff as part of a comprehensive team approach. The position will collaborate directly with the Director of Pastoral and Spiritual Care, the VP of Mission Services, the AVP Post-Acute Services, the Director of Hospice & Palliative Care, the Manager of Hospice Support Services and other interdisciplinary members of the care team to coordinate hospice care and facilitate decisions related to Hospice & Pastoral Care activities. This position will thoroughly document spiritual care services provided to patients in a timely manner. Additionally, the position will actively participate in interdisciplinary group meetings. Travel can be up to 100% of the time, and can include home hospice, facility visits, or visits on our inpatient unit.
Spiritual Assessment Contacts patient/family and attempts to complete the spiritual assessment within 5 working days of admission. Spiritual Follow-up Develops a follow-up plan based on the initial assessment and makes visits/call as indicated. Documentation Documents initial assessment visit in patient chart within 2 days of initial visit. Communication Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and communicates with the group regarding the plan of care and the spiritual issues/needs of the patient/family. Supervising Volunteers Mission Services Collaboration Qualifications MINIMUM Bachelors in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Care, or Counseling (or similar subject) Specialized Knowledge: Previous pastoral care experience. Desirable: |
| Salary Information |
| Competitive Based Upon Experience |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://careers.stelizabeth.com/search/jobdetails/hospice-chaplain/7402b89b-2392-4f09-a322-6874fb3974d8 |
| Location of Position |
| Edgewood, KY (Greater Cincinnati Region) |
| Organization |
| UCLA HEALTH |
| Organization Address |
| UCLA HEALTH Los Angeles, CA 90001 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://UCLA.contacthr.com/135521389 |
| Contact Person |
| Erin Roberts |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (123) 456-7890 |
| Contact Email |
| noemail@st.com |
| Position Information |
| Job Title |
| Staff Chaplain |
| Job Description |
| Description
You will provide spiritual care services to patients, families and staff of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, including religious and ethical consultation for patients, families and staff, grief support for patients and bereavement support for families and staff; to provide education to students participating in the Spiritual Care Dept. educational program; to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary patient care team and the Spiritual Care Dept.; liaison with community religious leaders for faith-specific patient care needs; to do appropriate documentation; to participate in ethical decision making processes; and to offer leadership for memorial and special services for patients and staff. Salary Range: $28.78-$59.34/hr |
| Job Requirements |
| * Ordination and endorsement by faith group * Board Certified by and in good standing with APC, NAJC, or NACC * Graduate level theological degree from CHEA-member accredited school * 4 Units ACPE accredited CPE; Chaplain/hospital experience * Ability to articulate spiritual assessments of pts./families; and interest in, and knowledge of, spiritual concerns and practices * Skill in pastoral counseling for bereaved and grieving persons * Ability to respond sensitively to persons and situations such as patients, families, staff, religious leaders, and others * Skill in speaking with persons of various religious, social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds so as to respond to persons in a caring compassionate way * Ability to function collegially in an interfaith and multicultural environment * Ability to be with very ill patients and distraught families * Ability to function in a role that continually confronts ambiguity. (Often patients and families are unclear or in conflict about goals; or sometimes patient’s goals differ from family goals.) * Cross cultural sensitivity, skill, and knowledge * Ability to interact diplomatically with the public * Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with staff members, managers, volunteers, administrators, patients, and families * Ability to function well in crisis * Foreign language abilities greatly desired * Ability to articulate and communicate spiritual/religious and emotional needs of patients to staff and to other spiritual/pastoral care givers * Openness and interest in learning new skills and abilities in hospital ministry * Ability and skill to engage in spiritual/pastoral care to persons of any faith background * Flexibility, genuineness, sensitivity, and willingness to assist in other areas of spiritual/pastoral care duties * Knowledge of medical practices and ethical issues
Apply Online: https://UCLA.contacthr.com/135521389 |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://UCLA.contacthr.com/135521389 |
| Location of Position |
| Los Angeles, CA |
| Organization | |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | |
| Organization Address | |
| 2400 S Ave A Yuma, Arizona 85364 United States Map It |
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| Organization Website | |
| https://jobs.yumaregional.org/jobs | |
| Contact Person | |
| Eulalia Tinoco | |
| Contact Phone Number | |
| (928) 336-7424 | |
| Contact Email | |
| etinoco@yumaregional.org | |
| Position Information | |
| Job Title | |
| Staff Chaplain | |
| Job Description | |
| Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth – Yuma, AZ!
The Staff Chaplain assesses Spiritual Care and emotional needs of YRMC community, which includes patients, families, and staff. This individual develops a plan to address needs based on clinical assessment and provides spiritual and emotional care at time of crisis and/or death, as well as, completes all decedent care paperwork. The Chaplain provides crisis management for YRMC patients, families, and staff utilizing Critical Incident Stress Management model. The staff Chaplain provides for YRMC community patients, families, and staff rituals needs which includes but is not limited to: weddings, funerals, baptisms, blessing, prayer and if incumbent cannot provide for needs themselves, it is their responsibility to resource to local faith group leader. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Divinity + 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education · Board Certification with (APC, NACC, or NAJC) within three years of hire Work Schedule: Days-8 hours daily Job Type: Full-time Why Yuma Regional Medical Center? Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first, as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us. Our Values Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism | About Yuma, AZ Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights. Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes. Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations. Application Instructions Apply Online Job Status: Full Time Job Reference #: 6734 |
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| Job Requirements | |
| Master’s degree in Divinity + 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education · Board Certification with (APC, NACC, or NAJC) within three years of hire | |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website | |
| https://jobs.yumaregional.org/staff-chaplain/job/27790540 | |
| Location of Position | |
| Yuma, AZ 85364 | |
| Organization |
| Wake Forest University |
| Organization Address |
| 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston Salem, NC 27109 United States Map It |
| Organization Website |
| https://chaplain.wfu.edu |
| Contact Person |
| Christine Yucha |
| Contact Phone Number |
| (336) 758-5210 |
| Contact Email |
| yuchac@wfu.edu |
| Position Information |
| Job Title |
| Assistant Chaplain for Hindu Life & Religious Engagement |
| Job Description |
| The Office of the Chaplain at Wake Forest University seeks an Assistant Chaplain for Hindu Life & Religious Engagement. Through advocacy, development, spiritual support, and coordination of cultural, educational, and social programs and activities, the Assistant Chaplain for Hindu Life & Religious Engagement at Wake Forest will be tasked with creating an environment that prompts rich cross-cultural experiences for the entire campus community. The Assistant Chaplain for Hindu Life & Religious Engagement encourages Hindus and other members of the Wake Forest community to discover shared values across different religious, spiritual, and philosophical perspectives; and negotiate differences in public life.
Reporting to the University Chaplain, the Assistant Chaplain for Hindu Life & Religious Engagement provides leadership and oversight of support services; and designs and delivers programming that responds to the cultural and social needs of Hindu students, faculty, and staff. The Religious Engagement focus provides support and advances the exploration and expression of spirituality, religious life, faith-traditions, values and philosophies of life within the context of the Division of Campus Life’s Strategic Vision. It provides access to activities and programs that enable interested students to cultivate their spiritual development and to foster a campus atmosphere in which interested members of the Wake Forest community may freely express their religious and spiritual identity. The successful candidate will: |
| Job Requirements |
| Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities ● Bachelor’s degree required. ● Experience working with Hindu students in organizing and implementing ● programs. ● Demonstrated knowledge of Hinduism, proficiency with Hindy sacred texts, and active involvement in a Hindu community. ● Strong commitment to and understanding of the needs and concerns of Hindu students, faculty, and staff. ● Ability to work with and meet the needs of a diverse Hindu population at Wake Forest and more broadly a diverse Hindu American community. ● Strong commitment to fostering a vibrant multi-faith community on campus that welcomes, affirms, and recognizes the participation of students from diverse faith and non-faith traditions. ● Demonstrated communication, organizational, and analytical skills, and creativity in imagining new initiatives and/or new ways of pursuing existing goals. ● Master’s Degree preferred – preferably in a closely-related field or the liberal arts. ● Basic unit in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred or willingness to complete. |
| Link to Job Posting on Organization Website |
| https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff_Career_Website_live/job/Assistant-Chaplain-for-Hindu-Life-and-Religious-Engagement–Office-of-the-Chaplain_R0006644 |
| Location of Position |
| Winston-Salem, NC |
