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Ohio Health

Summary: The Pastoral Care CPE Chaplain Trainee is a student chaplain who provides pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, family members/significant others, and staff throughout the ...

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MultiCare Health System

Chaplain Resident

Tacoma, WA

$20/hr

The Chaplain Resident participates as a peer to the CPE Chaplain Interns and develops his/her pastoral care skills under the supervision of the ACPE Supervisor/Program Coordinator. He/she practices ...

Circle of Life

Chaplain CPE Required

Grove, OK · On-site

The Hospice Chaplain must have at least 2 units of CPE with a plan for completing 4 units. This is a PRN position that will serve the spiritual care needs of patients and families in and around NE ...

Circle of Life Hospice

Chaplain CPE Required

Grove, OK · On-site

The Hospice Chaplain must have at least 2 units of CPE with a plan for completing 4 units. This is a PRN position that will serve the spiritual care needs of patients and families in and around NE ...

Circle of Life

Chaplain CPE Required

Grove, OK · On-site

The Hospice Chaplain must have at least 2 units of CPE with a plan for completing 4 units. This is a PRN position that will serve the spiritual care needs of patients and families in and around NE ...

Baptistjax

Baptist Health is currently hiring for a Full Time Chaplain CPE Educator to join our Ministry Services Department at our Baptist Beaches location here in the Jacksonville, FL area. As an ACPE ...

Ohio State University

Chaplain Resident

Augusta, GA · On-site

The Chaplain Resident is a student in the OSU Medical Center's accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program and a temporary full-time employee for one year during the specified timespan of ...

Mercy

Chaplain II

Anoka, MN

Four units of CPE (see worksheet Guide to Determining Applicable CPE & Certification Programs for New Chaplain Hires). Experience: One year of health care chaplaincy experience (may include CPE ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for cpe 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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As a CPE Chaplain, your day often involves visiting patients at the bedside, responding to emergency pages, and providing support to families and healthcare staff during crises or end-of-life situations. You’ll participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborate with medical staff to address patients’ holistic needs, and document spiritual care interventions in the hospital’s record systems. Each day can be unpredictable, requiring flexibility as you balance scheduled visits with urgent requests. Over time, you’ll gain experience in crisis intervention, grief support, and interfaith care, all within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cpe Chaplain position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CPE Chaplain, you need a background in theology or ministry, completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units, and endorsement or ordination from a recognized faith group. Familiarity with electronic charting systems and hospital protocols is typically required. Exceptional listening skills, emotional resilience, and cultural sensitivity are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are vital to provide compassionate spiritual care and effective emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare staff in stressful healthcare environments.

What is a CPE Chaplain job?

A CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare staff in clinical settings such as hospitals, hospices, and long-term care facilities. They undergo specialized training that integrates theological reflection with hands-on pastoral care experience. CPE Chaplains offer compassionate listening, crisis intervention, and religious guidance tailored to diverse spiritual needs. Their work helps individuals cope with illness, grief, and life’s challenges while collaborating with medical teams to support holistic patient care.

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Pastoral Care CPE Chaplain Trainee

Pastoral Care CPE Chaplain Trainee

Ohio Health

On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

OhioHealth rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 333 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Pastoral Care CPE Chaplain Trainee is a student chaplain who provides pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, family members/significant others, and staff throughout the assigned healthcare setting, under supervision of a staff chaplain. The Pastoral Care CPE Chaplain Trainee serves as a member of an interfaith pastoral care staff, sharing in activities such as patient care, on-call responsibilities, and providing meaningful worship experiences.

Responsibilities And Duties:

60%: Under supervision, provides direct patient care as requested for emergent and routine requests. Assesses spiritual needs/concerns of patients and their families using clinical pastoral conversation. Communicates and documents patient interactions and consults frequently with chaplain educator. Assists in creating an optimal patient experience through development of respectful and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and staff.
20%: Participates in on-call rotation which includes overnight and weekend shifts.
10%: Provides appropriate religious/spiritual rituals, non-pharmacological interventions to patients, families, and inter-professional team. As appropriate, may act as a liaison with the patient's faith group/leaders including other community or cultural resources.
10%: Provides care in diverse acute/non-acute settings including hospital and outpatient areas.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Theology

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, NACC, CASC) or equivalent faith group leadership experience.

Knowledge of crisis care and counseling skills.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Clinical Pastoral Education

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment 

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OhioHealth is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system based in Columbus, Ohio, US. Operating since 1981, it is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in its area of operation. OhioHealth's business is grounded at the union of the healthcare and medical industry. The organization provides a full range of healthcare services from acute hospital care to rehabilitative and long-term care, including medical research and development.

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