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Stanford Health Care

Staff Chaplain

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

The Chaplain is involved in all aspects of care including, but not limited to, team meetings ... Assists in other dimensions of CPE programs as requested and appropriate. • Mentors CPE students ...

Mercy

Chaplain II

Anoka, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Mercy

Chaplain II

Washington, MO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

Goshen Health

Chaplain, On Call

Goshen, IN · On-site

Minimum of one Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE accredited by the Association of Clinical ... Chaplain. * Certifications Preferred: Board Certification by one of the following: APC, AAPC, ACPE ...

Sutter Health

Chaplain Student

Burlingame, CA

$25/hr

... an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified ... Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the ...

Sutter Health

Chaplain Student

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$25/hr

... an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified ... Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the ...

Goshen Health

Chaplain, On Call

Goshen, IN · On-site

Minimum of one Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE accredited by the Association of Clinical ... Chaplain. * Certifications Preferred: Board Certification by one of the following: APC, AAPC, ACPE ...

UnityPoint Health

Chaplain Resident

Des Moines, IA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Chaplain Resident participates in an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) residency, providing supervised spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and team members of all faith ...

Sutter Health

Chaplain Student

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$25/hr

... an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified ... Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the ...

Sutter Health

Chaplain Student

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$25/hr

... an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified ... Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the ...

Sutter Health

Chaplain Student

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$25/hr

... an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified ... Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the ...

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As of Aug 18, 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.

What is a CPE chaplain?

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.

What does a CPE chaplain do?

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 as a CPE chaplain?

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.

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Pastoral Care CPE Chaplain Trainee

Ohio Health

Upper Arlington, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

OhioHealth rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 340 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 888 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:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

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... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Columbus, OH, US

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