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Stanford Health Care

Relief 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 ...

MultiCare Health System

Chaplain Resident

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$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 ...

MultiCare Health System

Chaplain Resident

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$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 ...

Harris Health System

Chaplain Resident, CPE 2026

Houston, TX · On-site

$50.63K - $64.56K/yr

The Chaplain Resident , under supervision of CPE educator and manager, provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff of Harris Health. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * An individual who, through a ...

Ohio Health

The Pastoral Care CPE Trainee is a student Chaplain responsible for providing pastoral and spiritual support to patients, family members or significant others, and staff within the assigned health ...

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 ...

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As of May 28, 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 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.

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 does a typical day look like for a CPE Chaplain in a hospital setting?

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.
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Chaplain Resident, FT, Varies

Chaplain Resident, FT, Varies

Prisma Health

Greenville, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Prisma Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 333 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

One-year position in the Pastoral Services Department. The positions function through the Clinical Pastoral Education program accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE, Inc.). CPE Chaplain Residency program provides the necessary training for board certified chaplains through the Association for Professional Chaplains, Inc. (APC, Inc.). Expected to perform as a professional Chaplain in providing direct patient, family and staff pastoral care. Responsible for consultation and involvement with the interdisciplinary staff regarding spiritual assessment and patient care. Expected to function in accordance with the "Rights and Responsibilities of Chaplain Residents" outlined in the letter of agreement signed at the beginning of the CPE program year. Participate in the on-call rotation for the Pastoral Care Services department and lead worship services in the hospital chapel

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Responds by phone to all emergency pages while serving as the On Call Chaplain within 15 minutes.

  • Completes pastoral visitation to all Soarian generated patient / familyreferralsfor your assigned clinicalareas within 24 hours and document your response within the same time frame.

  • Participates in patient consultations with the interdisciplinary team on your assigned clinical areas as requested.

  • Leads worship services as assigned and / or scheduled.

  • Participates in the learning activities that are a part of the educational program for each unit of CPE in which you are enrolled. "Learning activities" include Pastoral Care Seminars, individual and peer supervision and other activities that are described in each unit's syllabus.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education - Bachelor's degree. Master's degree in theology or divinity or education for ministry as required by the resident's denomination preferred. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of one accredited unit of CPE with an accredited CPE training center preferred

  • Experience - No previous experience required. Experience in pastoral work preferred.

In Lieu Of

  • Ecclesiastical Ordination or endorsement by applicant's faith group preferred

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

  • Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

  • Data entry skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019019 Spiritual Care and Education

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