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CHI Health Immanuel

Chaplain

Omaha, NE · On-site

$20.86 - $29.46/hr

Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, upon hire or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, upon hire or * Catholic Chaplain, upon hire or

CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

Omaha, NE

Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, upon hire or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, upon hire or * Catholic Chaplain, upon hire or

CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

Houston, TX

Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 24 - months or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, within 24 - months or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, within 24 - months or * Catholic ...

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Chaplain

Houston, TX · On-site

$28.10 - $41.80/hr

Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 24 - months or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, within 24 - months or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, within 24 - months or * Catholic ...

UW Health

Staff Chaplain

Madison, WI · On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

Eligible for Board Certification by a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 2 Yrs Required * Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc ...

Allegiant Hospice LLC

Chaplain

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) through APC, NACC, or equivalent strongly preferred; or working toward certification. * Experience: At least 1 year of experience in hospice, palliative care, hospital ...

Benedictine

Chaplain

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Certified as a Chaplain from NACC, APC, OR NAJC. EEO/AA/Vet Friendly $19.08- $23.60 A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life ...

UWHealth

Staff Chaplain

Madison, WI · On-site

Eligible for Board Certification by a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 2 Yrs Required * Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc ...

Benedictine

Chaplain

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Certified as a Chaplain from NACC, APC, OR NAJC. EEO/AA/Vet Friendly Salary Range hourly Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs ...

Mayo Clinic

Chaplain - Supplemental

Rochester, MN · On-site

Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains/United ... Board Certified Chaplain preferred upon hire; otherwise completion of certification within 4 years ...

Mayo Clinic

Chaplain - Supplemental

Rochester, MN · On-site

The chaplain provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort in addressing the spiritual ... Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains/United ...

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As of Sep 13, 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 is an APC Chaplain?

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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Infographic showing various Apc Chaplain job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 78% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Senior Chaplain - Emergency Dept

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Houston Methodist
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Full-time

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Job description

Day Shift (10am - 6pm)
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Chaplain position is responsible for providing guidance for spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of Houston Methodist patients and their family members. This position provides spiritual care support for Houston Methodist employees, visitors and physicians, following established patient care plans, proactively identifying when a change in approach or intervention is necessary, taking appropriate action and involving others as needed. As the senior level, in addition to performing the duties of Chaplain, the Sr. Chaplain position may serve as in-charge designee in absence of management, participates with management on department planning, implementation, oversight of clinical coverage, activities and staff and assumes primary responsibility for one or more department initiatives/programs. This position assists leadership in carrying out the Houston Methodist mission, vision and values, participating in and leading activities in these efforts.FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Master's degree in theology or related studies from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or equivalency approved by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC and only if prior to 2017), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC), Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or Spiritual Care Association (SCA)
  • Four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) from an accredited institution(s), e.g. the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)

EXPERIENCE
  • Three years experience as a professional chaplain (post clinical pastoral education) in a healthcare setting
  • Acute care hospital setting strongly preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • Must have one of the following certifications:
    • Board Certified Chaplain (BCCI)
    • Board Certified Chaplain (NAJC)
    • Board Certified Chaplain (NACC)
    • Board Certified Chaplain (NAVAC)
    • Board Certified Chaplain (APC)
    • Board Certified Chaplain (SCA)
    • Advanced Practice Board Certified Chaplain (SCA)
    • Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner (CASC)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Endorsed for chaplaincy by a recognized endorsing body
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
  • Ability to work independently; capable of effectively handling challenging / difficult interactions, patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average communication skills
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, employees and co-workers
  • Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
  • Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
  • Possesses competent computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Role models a supportive and positive environment. Fosters and leads the team to be a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by role modeling communication in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner.
  • Leads and provides oversight to one or more department initiatives such as one or more Volunteer programs, Eucharistic Ministers, Community Outreach, quality assessments/metrics/reporting, integration of I CARE values, leadership development, etc., including the planning and development of such initiative(s).
  • Guides and mentors other chaplains, CPE students and spiritual care volunteers to build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Teaches, orients and precepts new chaplains. Provides input on staff performance/opportunities for development and improvement, proactively participating in activities to develop others.
  • Role models' healthy work relationships such as mitigation of conflict, leading problem-solving and resolution efforts. Drives initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients. Enables others to utilize their own faith as a resource for health and healing.
  • Makes visits with patients to conduct spiritual care assessments, in response to referrals and codes, and for follow-up care. Follows established patient care plans, proactively identifying when a change in approach or intervention is necessary, taking appropriate action and involving others as needed. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable.
  • Serves as liaison with community clergy, local congregations and denominational groups. Utilizes community resources to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of others.
  • Serves as the initial point of contact for providing crisis intervention for patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians.
  • Drives initiatives/activities to meet/exceed department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Consults with physicians, clinical management, hospital leadership and staff to assess quality and safety of services provided. Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient's record. Participates in interprofessional health team rounds; proactively identifies need for intervention and takes action, involving others as necessary.
  • Identifies initiatives/opportunities for corrective action and improvement, providing recommendations; contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety, leads the education and implementation of quality improvement activities and department safety initiatives.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner; assists co-workers with effective time management.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • May assist management with development, planning, activation and achievement of department vision and goals. Plans and leads various department and/or hospital-wide activities such as, but not limited to: worship services, I CARE values integration, accreditation readiness, bioethics, special projects, hospital committees, leadership development, etc.
  • Participates in and represents the hospital in Houston Methodist sponsored community activities. May present at New Employee Orientation or other employee sessions.
  • Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives, Houston Methodist mission, vision and values. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: Yes
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* Yes

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:
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Non-clinicalHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women's services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging - all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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