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Houston Methodist Hospital

Chaplain Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern position is responsible for participating as a part-time ... Above average written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrates a learning attitude toward ...

Houston Methodist Hospital

Chaplain Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern position is responsible for participating as a part-time ... Above average written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrates a learning attitude toward ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern position is responsible for participating as a part-time ... Above average written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrates a learning attitude toward ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern position is responsible for participating as a part-time ... Above average written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrates a learning attitude toward ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern - Extended Fall 2026 position is responsible for ... Above average written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrates a learning attitude toward ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern position is responsible for participating as a part-time ... Above average written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrates a learning attitude toward ...

Crescent Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Orangeburg, SC

$22 - $27/hr

Are you a compassionate Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, or Spiritual Caregiver seeking a calling ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

Continuum Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Concord, CA

$41 - $44/hr

Overview Bring Comfort, Hope, and Meaning as a Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Caregiver with ... Possess and Maintain current CPR Certification $41.00 - $44.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The ...

Continuum Hospice

Chaplain (Hospice)

Barnstable, MA

$34 - $36/hr

Are you a compassionate Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, or Spiritual Caregiver seeking a calling ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

Continuum Hospice

Chaplain (Hospice)

Barnstable, MA · On-site

$34 - $36/hr

Overview Bring Comfort, Hope, and Meaning as a Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Caregiver with ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

Crescent Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Orangeburg, SC · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Are you a compassionate Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, or Spiritual Caregiver seeking a calling-not ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

Sanctuary Hospice

Chaplain (Hospice)

Independence, OH · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Are you a compassionate Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, or Spiritual Caregiver seeking a calling ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

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Crescent Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Orangeburg, SC

$22 - $27/hr

Are you a compassionate Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, or Spiritual Caregiver seeking a calling-not ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

Continuum Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Concord, CA

$41 - $44/hr

Are you a compassionate Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, or Spiritual Caregiver seeking a calling ... Possess and Maintain current CPR Certification $41.00 - $44.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The ...

Continuum Hospice

Chaplain (Hospice)

Barnstable, MA · On-site

$34 - $36/hr

Overview Bring Comfort, Hope, and Meaning as a Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Caregiver with ... Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for average 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 some common challenges faced by chaplains in a healthcare setting, and how are they addressed?

Chaplains in healthcare settings often encounter emotionally charged situations, such as supporting patients and families through illness, grief, and end-of-life decisions. Balancing the diverse spiritual needs of individuals from different backgrounds can be challenging, as can maintaining personal well-being amid frequent exposure to trauma. To address these challenges, chaplains typically receive ongoing training in cultural competency and self-care, and they collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams—including doctors, nurses, and social workers—to provide holistic support. Regular supervision and peer support groups are also common resources to help chaplains process their experiences and maintain resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chaplain, you need a solid background in theology, pastoral care, and counseling, often supported by a master's degree in divinity or related field and professional certification. Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and crisis intervention protocols is typically required. Strong listening skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity are vital soft skills for offering effective spiritual and emotional support. These abilities are essential for addressing diverse spiritual needs and providing comfort in challenging environments such as hospitals, military, or correctional facilities.

What is a chaplain?

Chaplains are spiritual care professionals who provide emotional, spiritual, and sometimes religious support to people in various settings such as hospitals, the military, prisons, and schools. They offer counseling, conduct religious services, and help individuals cope with grief, stress, or moral dilemmas regardless of their faith background. Chaplains serve people of all beliefs, offering guidance and support tailored to each person’s needs. Their work is vital in helping individuals find comfort and meaning during challenging times.
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Chaplain Intern

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, TX • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Intern position is responsible for participating as a part-time or summer student in the Houston Methodist accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program which includes classroom education as well as individual supervised learning. Under the clinical supervision of the Certified Educator/Associate Educator, or Student Educator CPE, this position is precepted and mentored by assigned Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain in the provision of spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients, families, and employees.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Enrollment in an accredited college/university
  • Bachelor’s degree or graduate level theological degree from an accredited school preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • One year of membership in a faith/belief group

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely function in learning environment
  • 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.
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
  • Demonstrates a high level of maturity with demonstrated self-confidence and ability to make decisions
  • Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
  • Above average written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment in a high stress environment
  • Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
  • Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
  • Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees.
  • Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on department scorecard.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in interprofessional health team rounds, discharge planning, support groups and other interprofessional teams.
  • Precepted and mentored by assigned Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain, 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.
  • Assists in the initial screening and assessment of patients and the development of patient care plans; responds to assigned referrals. Follows patient protocols established by the precepting chaplain.
  • Provides crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees with attention to spiritual needs, involving others as needed.
  • Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Seeks guidance from Certified Educator, Associate Educator, Student Educator and precepting Chaplain as appropriate; escalates issues/requests to ensure quality and safety in services provided.
  • Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient’s record.
  • Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities and contributes to meeting department and targets for quality and safety. Reports “near misses” and inputs into Patient Safety Net (PSN).

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently and helps other team members, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship, minimizing incidental overtime.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Prepares required patient care reports and other summaries for review and evaluation in compliance with CPE program requirements. Proactively learns from feedback and mentoring.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. 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
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Enrollment in an accredited college/university
  • Bachelor’s degree or graduate level theological degree from an accredited school preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • One year of membership in a faith/belief group

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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