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Eligible for certification as "Board Certified Chaplain" by the Association of Professional Chaplains. Level II Credentialed as "Board Certified Chaplain" by the the Association of Professional ...

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Fort Myers, FL · On-site

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The chaplain ensures holistic care, facilitating healing and well-being. Key responsibilities ... Board certification or eligible for board certification within two years of employment by the ...

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Chaplain

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$22.78 - $29.62/hr

The chaplain ensures holistic care, facilitating healing and well-being. Key responsibilities ... Board certification or eligible for board certification within two years of employment by the ...

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Long Beach, CA · On-site

$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 ...

Eligible for certification or in process to become Board Certified Chaplain (see worksheet Guide to Determining Applicable CPE & Certification Programs for New Chaplain Hires). Other: - Compassion ...

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Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

Navy officer selection boards determine promotions. There are three paths for Navy Chaplains. Active Duty appointment as a Navy Chaplain for a defined initial term of service; part time service in ...

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How much do board chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 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.

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

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 are Board Chaplains?

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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Infographic showing various Board Chaplain job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% 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

Full-time

Posted 17 hours ago


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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.


Chaplain

Summary

  • Provide a full ministry of pastoral care and spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, and staff in assigned areas within hospital, hospice, or community programs.

Work Performed

  • Level I: -Provide immediate and long-term assessment of the spiritual situation and needs of the persons in the assigned areas.
  • On referral and at the chaplain's initiative, provide pastoral care and counseling, to include the full range of sacraments and rituals of the religious community.
  • For persons of other faith perspectives who wish ministry from within their faith, identify and make referrals to appropriate and available clergy or religious leaders in the community.
  • Provide support to hospital staff in the assigned areas through individual counseling and through structured group meetings.
  • Participate in the assessment, education and resolution of medical ethical issues in the assigned areas.
  • Develop the pastoral component in interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas.
  • Level II: Inclusive of Level I Duties and Responsibilities.
  • Develop a program of outreach to community clergy and religious leaders for the purpose of creating adjunct chaplaincy.
  • Provide mentorship for chaplain residents and interns assigned to this chaplain's area.
  • Conduct ongoing pastoral evaluation and pastoral research programs in assigned areas.
  • Conduct seminars with foci on specific pastoral care issues for chaplain residents and interns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Level I: Skills in crisis intervention.
  • Ability to provide ministry in high stress environment Skills in pastoral assessment
  • Physically capable of sustained work in high stress environment
  • II: Skills in mentoring the clinical work of chaplain interns and residents

Level Characteristics

  • Level II: Development of administrative and mentoring skills for coordinating and administering a pastoral care spiritual support ministry in a major health system, to include participation in the training programs for chaplain interns and residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Divinity or equivalent degree. Completion of four units of ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education.

Experience

  • Level I: Six months pastoral ministry, in church or institution. Level II: Three years of experience as a clinical chaplain

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

  • Letter of support from a religious affiliation. Level I: Eligible for certification as "Board Certified Chaplain" by the Association of Professional Chaplains. Level II Credentialed as "Board Certified Chaplain" by the the Association of Professional Chaplains or other equivalent chaplain credentialing body. (Preferred)

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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