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MMLiving

Part-Time Chaplain

Boerne, TX

We are seeking a positive, compassionate, customer service-focused team member for the Chaplain ... Supervise CPE and seminarian Interns/Students who provide ministry in our facilities; * Attend ...

MMLiving

Part-Time Chaplain

Boerne, TX · On-site

We are seeking a positive, compassionate, customer service-focused team member for the Chaplain ... Supervise CPE and seminarian Interns/Students who provide ministry in our facilities; * Attend ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for chaplain internship in Texas is $59,241.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,200.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Chaplain Intern, you typically need a background in theology or pastoral care, along with enrollment in or completion of relevant seminary or graduate-level courses. Familiarity with healthcare or institutional protocols, and pursuing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units, are often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and strong active listening abilities distinguish successful chaplain interns. These competencies are critical for providing meaningful spiritual support, navigating sensitive situations, and collaborating with diverse staff and populations.

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A Chaplain Internship is a supervised program designed to provide hands-on experience in spiritual care within hospitals, hospices, prisons, or other institutional settings. Interns support individuals facing emotional, spiritual, or ethical challenges, often through counseling, prayer, and active listening. They work under the guidance of experienced chaplains, gaining practical skills in pastoral care, crisis intervention, and interfaith ministry. The internship may be part of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or a seminary program, helping candidates fulfill requirements for chaplaincy certification.

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Part-Time Chaplain

MMLiving

Boerne, TX

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description:
Be a part of our team and make a difference in our residents’ lives and your life, too. We do more than offer jobs, we offer careers and a great place to work. Come join our growing team at our state-of-the-art Menger Springs Senior Living Community, located in the beautiful Boerne, TX, just north of San Antonio. We welcome you to join our team as we work together to provide the best retirement experience for all our residents at our CCRC. We are seeking a positive, compassionate, customer service-focused team member for the Chaplain  position. We are excited to have you meet our team where we believe in our core anchors of people first, compassionate action, and respectful communication; able to work in a team environment always, now, and everywhere.

Job Summary:

Insure the religious/spiritual growth opportunities for staff, residents and resident’s families associated with Morningside Ministries.  Advises concerning religious/moral implications of medical procedures and options.  Demonstrates a concern for the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the elderly and their families.

Responsibilities: 

PRIMARY

  1. Insure opportunities for corporate worship regularly within the facilities;
  2. Lead worship and small group religious studies appropriate for the capacities of the audience;
  3. Arrange for denominational religious needs by liaison with local clergy;
  4. Schedule volunteer and paid musicians, submit payment vouchers for paid musicians;
  5. Provide appropriate material for meditation and spiritual reflection;
  6. Meet and welcome new residents;
  7. Make regular visits to residents who are very ill or otherwise in crisis;
  8. Provide Nearing Death Kit materials for residents who are actively dying and their families;
  9. Visit residents and employees who are hospitalized locally;
  10. Send bereavement letters to next of kin;
  11. Conduct funeral/memorial services as requested by family in the local area;
  12. Make facility space available for memorial services led by local pastors;
  13. Invite local clergy to participate in worship leadership and pastoral care to residents;
  14. Insure that religious programs brought by churches are appropriate for the residents;
  15. Participate in ministerial alliance and denominational groups;
  16. Serve on Ministries Speakers Bureau. Be available for supply preaching in local churches;
  17. Participates in professional organizations;
  18. Supervise CPE and seminarian Interns/Students who provide ministry in our facilities;
  19. Attend appropriate supervisor’s meetings; and
  20. Provide appropriate in-service education and orientation for staff members.

Qualifications:

  1. Education: Graduation from an accredited college and seminary. Ordination and in good standing with denomination.
  2. Training and Experience: CPE, and/or training in counseling, aging, ecumenical worship. Parish or chaplaincy experience.  Computer skills limited to word processing and E-mail. Fluency in Spanish is helpful.
  3. Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Preference given to Board Certified Chaplains or those in process of certification.

Morningside Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Morningside Ministries Core Anchors are People First…Always; Compassionate Action…Now; and Respectful Communication…Everywhere

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