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BJC HealthCare

Chaplain

Saint Louis, MO

Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC * Ordination or eligible Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you ...

BJC HealthCare

Chaplain

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$20.70 - $33.70/hr

Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC * Ordination or eligible Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Chaplain

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$93K/yr

Board Certification : Applicants must be a Board Certified Chaplain certified by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) or nationally recognized certification body that utilizes the BCCI ...

CHI Health Immanuel

Chaplain

Omaha, NE

$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 St Anthony Hospital

Chaplain

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Board certification or equivalent credentials accepted upon hire, including: * Board Certified Chaplain (APC or BCC) * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education * Catholic Chaplain * Jewish ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Chaplain

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$74K/yr

Board Certification: Applicants must be a Board Certified Chaplain certified by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) or nationally recognized certification body that utilizes the BCCI ...

St. Rose Dominican San Martin

Chaplain

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$25.55 - $38/hr

Board Certified Chaplain APC, or * BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, or * BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, or * Catholic ...

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Chaplain

Redding, CA · On-site

$30.91 - $45.98/hr

Board Certified Chaplain BCC, upon hire Preferred * Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire and * BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, upon hire Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive ...

St. Rose Dominican Siena

Chaplain Associate

Henderson, NV · On-site

$24.15 - $34.12/hr

Board Certified Chaplain APC (BCC-APC), or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education (CSCPE), or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC (BCC-BCC), or * Catholic Chaplain (CHAPLAIN), or * BCC ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Chaplain

Biloxi, MS · On-site

$89K/yr

Board Certification: Applicants must be a Board-Certified Chaplain certified by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) or nationally recognized certification body that utilizes the BCCI ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for board 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.

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To thrive as a Board Chaplain, you generally need theological training, pastoral care experience, and relevant certification or ordination from a recognized religious body. Familiarity with crisis intervention protocols, spiritual assessment tools, and documentation systems is often required. Exceptional listening, empathy, and interfaith communication skills help a Board Chaplain support diverse populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for providing meaningful spiritual care, ethical guidance, and emotional support in varied organizational settings.

How does a board chaplain typically support board members during challenging or high-pressure situations?

A Board Chaplain plays a vital role in providing emotional and spiritual support to board members, especially during high-stress meetings or when sensitive decisions must be made. They offer a listening ear, confidential counsel, and may lead moments of reflection or prayer to help maintain a calm and focused atmosphere. Board Chaplains often help foster a culture of empathy and ethical decision-making, ensuring board members feel supported both personally and professionally.

What is a board chaplain?

Board Chaplains are spiritual leaders or clergy members who provide guidance, support, and ethical oversight to a board of directors or governing body within an organization. Their primary role is to offer spiritual care, facilitate prayers or invocations at meetings, and ensure that the board’s decisions align with the organization's faith-based values. Board Chaplains also serve as confidential advisors, helping to address personal or ethical concerns among board members. They play a unique role in fostering a compassionate and values-driven culture within the board and the wider organization.
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Chaplain

BJC HealthCare

Saint Louis, MO

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

BJC Healthcare rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 228 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Childrens Hospital is looking for a PRN Chaplain. It is a requirement that the candidate must live within a 30 min radius of the hospital. 


Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides spiritual care, short term counseling, worship leadership, education and other religious support to patients, families and staff as members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families.
  • Provides consultation to other members of the care team regarding spiritual issues and resources in patient and family care and regarding ethics.
  • Provides direct pastoral care to staff and physicians, as needed, complementing staff support services provided by others.
  • Contributes to the field of professional spiritual care by conducting and reporting research, publishing and providing workshops at professional meetings.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
    • - Theology/related

    Experience

  • <2 years

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Licenses & Certifications

  • 1 Unit ACPE CPE or equiv
  • Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC
  • Ordination or eligible

    • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Qualifications:

    Role Purpose

    Provides spiritual care, short term counseling, worship leadership, education and other religious support to patients, families and staff as members of the interdisciplinary care team.

    Responsibilities

  • Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families.
  • Provides consultation to other members of the care team regarding spiritual issues and resources in patient and family care and regarding ethics.
  • Provides direct pastoral care to staff and physicians, as needed, complementing staff support services provided by others.
  • Contributes to the field of professional spiritual care by conducting and reporting research, publishing and providing workshops at professional meetings.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
    • - Theology/related

    Experience

  • <2 years

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Licenses & Certifications

  • 1 Unit ACPE CPE or equiv
  • Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC
  • Ordination or eligible
    • Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE

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    BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

    Industry

    Health care and social assistance

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Saint Louis, MO, US

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