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How much do chaplain state jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for chaplain state in Rutherfordton, NC is $55,623.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,400.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Chaplain State, you typically need a degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies, along with ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body. Familiarity with pastoral care tools, crisis intervention techniques, and documentation systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support help build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. These skills are crucial for offering effective spiritual guidance and emotional support in challenging public service environments.

What are Chaplain States?

A Chaplain State refers to a government entity, such as a state government, that employs chaplains to provide spiritual care, counseling, and religious services to individuals in state institutions like prisons, hospitals, or the military. Chaplains in these roles support people of various faiths and backgrounds, ensuring their spiritual and emotional needs are met. Their duties may include conducting religious ceremonies, offering guidance, and supporting individuals during times of crisis or transition.

What are some common challenges Chaplain State professionals face when working in correctional facilities?

Chaplain State professionals working in correctional facilities often encounter unique challenges such as building trust with inmates from diverse backgrounds, respecting a wide range of faith traditions, and managing emotional stress from exposure to difficult situations. Additionally, they must maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate spiritual care and navigate institutional protocols and security procedures. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and resilience to support both inmates and staff effectively.
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Advanced Practice Provider Palliative Care - Buncombe County

Four Seasons

Flat Rock, NC

$106K - $119K/yr

Other

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Reports To - Regional Director of Palliative Care

Status - Exempt

Shift - Refer to Offer Letter

Location - Refer to Offer Letter

Summary

Provide palliative care consultation and treatment to patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinic, and hospital.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide palliative care consultation and follow-up to patients and their involved persons. Consultations/follow up will include: education, therapeutic communication, and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions. Care will be performed in coordination with an interdisciplinary team, which will include: a collaborating physician, registered nurse, and social worker. Chaplain and musical therapist support is also available
  • Provide Palliative Care in patient's homes, ALF/SNF, outpatient clinic, and hospital locations and submit mileage reimbursement monthly.
  • Participate in ongoing learning. This will include, but is not limited to: learning symptom management of complex illnesses, communication skills, and prognostication
  • Coordinate care and communicate with referral sources.
  • Maintain professional appearance and presentation.
  • Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
  • Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
  • Create and maintain accurate patient records within the electronic medical record and complete per policy timeframe
  • Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
  • Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community
  • Maintain current clinical education and appropriate licensure
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
  • Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
  • Basic data entry skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
  • Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
  • Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
  • Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Masters or Doctorate Level

Experience:

  • 2 years of clinical experience as a medical provider is preferred
  • Palliative care experience is preferred

Licensures & Certifications:

  • Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification
  • Current NC State License in good standing
  • Current DEA Registration in good standing
  • Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities
  • Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Summary of Physical Requirements

  • Walking, standing, sitting, driving
  • Hand dexterity with gripping/grasping to include writing and typing

Intent and Function

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.

Other Duties:

  • Practice safety and infection control methods
  • Maintain documentation of collaborative practice / supervision as appropriate for clinical licensure.
  • Occasional night and weekend phone call coverage, shared among a large clinical team of providers
  • Willingness to drive a variety of terrain and miles between patient locations