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Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

New Haven, CT · On-site

Chaplain has official recognition of ministry, such as ordination, acceptable to Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association ...

Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

New Haven, CT

Chaplain has official recognition of ministry, such as ordination, acceptable to Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association ...

Trinityhealth

Chaplain

Hartford, CT · On-site

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a Master's degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher ...

Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

New Haven, CT

Chaplain has official recognition of ministry, such as ordination, acceptable to Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association ...

CHI HaH HO Mercy

Chaplain Hospice

Durango, CO

$24.33 - $40.14/hr

Certification by NACC or APC or eligibility for certification, preferred. * Minimum of One year Chaplain experience required. * Must exhibit a high level of interpersonal, facilitative and ...

Trinity Health

Chaplain

Hartford, CT

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a Master's degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher ...

Orlando Health

Chaplain - PRN

Lakeland, FL

All units must be recognized by ACPE, APC, NACC, NAJC, CPSP, CPE-I, or ICPT Licensure/Certification Ordination, licensure, or commissioning and endorsement as a chaplain by a religious body listed in ...

CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

Pendleton, OR · On-site

Board Certified Chaplain (APC or BCC) * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education * Catholic Chaplain * Jewish Chaplain (BCC) * Canadian Spiritual Care Certification

CHI St Anthony Hospital

Chaplain

Pendleton, OR

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Board Certified Chaplain (APC or BCC) * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education * Catholic Chaplain * Jewish Chaplain (BCC) * Canadian Spiritual Care Certification Where You'll Work CHI ...

Hosparus Health

Chaplain

Hazard, KY · On-site

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for providing compassionate spiritual care and support to ... APC], National Association of Jewish Chaplains [NAJC], or National Association of Catholic ...

St Mary Medical Center

Chaplain

Long Beach, CA

$33.85 - $50.36/hr

Board Certified Chaplain BCC & APC (both within 24 months of employment) * Basic Life Support - CPR Where You'll Work Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute ...

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Chaplain

Redding, CA

$30.91 - $45.98/hr

Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire and * BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, upon hire Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for apc chaplain in the United States is $63,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are APC Chaplains?

APC Chaplains are professional spiritual care providers certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). They work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, hospices, and other healthcare institutions, offering emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. APC Chaplains are trained to respect different faith traditions and cultural backgrounds, and they often collaborate with medical teams to address the holistic needs of those in their care. Their certification requires meeting educational, clinical, and ethical standards set by the APC.

How does an APC Chaplain typically collaborate with healthcare teams to support patients and families?

APC Chaplains work closely with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care that addresses the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families. They often attend interdisciplinary team meetings, contribute to care planning, and offer support during critical situations such as end-of-life decisions. Effective communication and a deep understanding of spiritual care are essential for building trust and ensuring patients' beliefs and values are respected within the broader medical context.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an APC Chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as an APC Chaplain, you typically need a Master's degree in divinity or theology, completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units, and Board Certification from the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). Familiarity with electronic medical records and spiritual assessment tools is also important. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience help chaplains connect with diverse patients and healthcare teams. These competencies are crucial for providing effective spiritual support and ensuring holistic care in healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Apc Chaplain vs Military Chaplain?

AspectApc ChaplainMilitary Chaplain
CredentialsReligious degree, ordination, certificationReligious degree, ordination, certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, prisons, community organizationsMilitary bases, ships, combat zones
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, correctional facilities, community servicesMilitary branches, defense sector

Both Apc Chaplains and Military Chaplains require similar credentials and serve in faith-based roles. However, Apc Chaplains typically work in civilian settings like hospitals and prisons, while Military Chaplains serve in the armed forces, often in challenging environments. The choice depends on the work environment and career focus.

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Staff Chaplain

Staff Chaplain

Yale New Haven Health

New Haven, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Chaplains are responsible for direct emotional, spiritual, religious, and existential support for all patients, their loved ones, and staff ' for those who are religious and those who are not. Chaplains are trained to make a spiritual assessment from which support, pastoral care, sacramental support, referrals and other spiritual or emotional interventions are provided. The chaplain is also responsible for initiating and implementing new methods of addressing patients', their loved ones, and hospital employees emotional and spiritual needs and for collaborating with other members of the health care team to communicate and coordinate care. As time permits, the chaplain also assists in educational programming within the department, hospital and wider community.
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Responsibilities
  • 1. Responsible for direct ministry to patients and families and support for staff on particular services and in-patient units or for a portion of the patient population such as a faith group, including assuming periodic on-call coverage for the entire hospital.
  • 2. Provide for all aspects of ministry including: spiritual assessment and the provision of pastoral care, administration of the sacraments, pastoral visitation and counseling on own initiative and in response to referrals, with particular attention to ministry to persons in crisis, with life-threatening illness, near end-of-life and at the time of death, and to their families and friends.
  • 3. Carry out duties in collaboration with other hospital staff and participate in interdisciplinary communication and coordination of care by attending team meetings and patient/family care conferences, and through appropriate verbal and written reports on patient care.
  • 4. Document spiritual assessments, goals and interventions in the Medical Record (electronic and/or hard copy) and contribute to department record-keeping in terms of responses to referrals, on-call encounters, baptisms, etc.
  • 5. Provide, assist, and/or arrange for hospital-wide worship services on Sundays, holidays and for special occasions, and provide for service or unit level memorial and other services for staff on request.
  • 6. Assist in hospital educational programs, including those within the department such as orientation programs, clinical conferences, pastoral care institutes, or sessions involving religious and health matters (ie faith group practices, age-specific spiritual needs, clinical ethics, etc.)
  • 7. Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education students and supervise volunteers, trainees or staff, who are assisting in the provision of pastoral care in particular patient care areas,
  • 8. Assist in developing policies and procedures, with particular attention to the assigned section of the Hospital or to that faith group, that will foster high quality patient and family care, good interdisciplinary team relationships and religious community relationships.
  • 9. Maintain ecclesiastical and professional cognate group relationships and maintain professional competence by participating in continuing education programs and peer review.
  • 10. As required, perform other pastoral and administrative duties necessary to provide religious guidance relating to total patient care and staff support.

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree, with a Masters of Divinity degree or its equivalent strongly preferred; if a Masters of Divinity or equivalent is not held, the candidate must have met the educational requirements to become an Associate Chaplain in APC, NACC, or NAJC (or equivalent) and be progressing toward associate chaplain or chaplain board certification. Chaplain has official recognition of ministry, such as ordination, acceptable to Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or comparable national chaplain certification agencies; also endorsement for institutional ministry by ecclesiastical authority; also at least four (4) units (1600 hours) of ACPE, Inc. accredited Clinical Pastoral Education.
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) to three (3) years of pastoral experience is recommended, including work in a secular institution within an multi-faith framework and where relationship with patients and their families is an on-going activity.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Demonstrated emotional and spiritual maturity sufficient to work in a crisis setting, and demonstrated skills in pastoral care in an institutional setting.
YNHHS Requisition ID
176978

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