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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

CHI Health Immanuel

Chaplain

Omaha, NE · On-site

$20.86 - $29.46/hr

Board Certified Chaplain BCC, upon hire or * Catholic Chaplain, upon hire or * Certified Childbirth Educator - ACBE, upon hire

CHI Mercy Health of Roseburg

Chaplain

Roseburg, OR

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Board Certified Chaplain * Catholic Chaplain * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education Where You'll Work At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is ...

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How much do board certified chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for board certified 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 a board certified chaplain?

A Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) is a professional chaplain who provides spiritual and emotional support in healthcare, military, or institutional settings. They meet certification standards set by recognized chaplaincy organizations, which typically include education, clinical training, and ethical competency. BCCs offer guidance to patients, families, and staff, addressing religious, spiritual, and emotional needs. Their role includes crisis intervention, end-of-life support, grief counseling, and facilitating religious rituals.

What does a board certified chaplain do?

A typical day for a Board Certified Chaplain in a healthcare environment involves visiting patients and families to provide spiritual support, counseling, and crisis intervention, regardless of religious affiliation. Chaplains may also attend interdisciplinary team meetings to advocate for patients’ emotional and spiritual well-being, offer staff support, and facilitate religious rites or services as requested. The role often requires flexibility, as chaplains respond to urgent needs such as end-of-life care or trauma situations. In addition to direct interactions, chaplains document their work in patient records and may help develop spiritual care programs within the facility. This blend of responsibilities allows chaplains to support holistic patient care and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a board certified chaplain?

To thrive as a Board Certified Chaplain, you need advanced training in spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention, typically demonstrated by a master's degree in divinity or theology and board certification from recognized chaplaincy organizations. Proficiency with documentation systems, electronic medical records, and compliance protocols for patient privacy is often necessary. Outstanding soft skills include empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to provide non-judgmental support to people of diverse backgrounds. These competencies are crucial to effectively address emotional and spiritual needs, foster trust, and collaborate within multidisciplinary healthcare or organizational teams.

Is there a high demand for board certified chaplains?

The demand for board certified chaplains is generally steady, especially in healthcare, military, and correctional settings, where spiritual care is recognized as an important component of holistic support. Job growth is expected to align with the expansion of healthcare services and institutional needs for qualified spiritual care providers, often requiring certification and specialized training.

What is required to be a board certified chaplain?

To become a board certified chaplain, candidates typically need a master's degree in theology, pastoral care, or a related field, along with clinical pastoral education (CPE) hours. They must also pass a certification exam administered by a recognized certifying body and demonstrate relevant experience in spiritual care within healthcare or similar settings.
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Infographic showing various Board Certified Chaplain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Chaplain

CommonSpirit Health

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

CommonSpirit Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 541 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

421st of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
  • Completes spiritual assessments and develops plans of care. Communicates with other care team members. Provides clinical documentation as required.
  • Provides site orientation, mentoring, and support to CPE Residents and Interns as assigned.
  • Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patients/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are met.
  • Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.

Preferred
  • Bachelors Other, upon hire and
  • Masters Other and Three to five years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision, upon hire
  • 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
  • Certified Childbirth Educator - ACBE, upon hire

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