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Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

New Haven, CT · On-site

Qualifications EDUCATION Position requires a Bachelor's Degree, with a Masters of Divinity degree or its equivalent strongly preferred; if a Masters of Divinity or equivalent is not held, the ...

Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

Greenwich, CT · On-site

Qualifications EDUCATION College and seminary (Master of Divinity) or equivalent degrees. EXPERIENCE No minimum requirement beyond Clinical Pastoral Education requirements LICENSURE Ordained or ...

Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

Greenwich, CT · On-site

Qualifications EDUCATION College and seminary (Master of Divinity) or equivalent degrees. EXPERIENCE No minimum requirement beyond Clinical Pastoral Education requirements LICENSURE Ordained or ...

VITAS Healthcare

Chaplain Home Care

Glastonbury, CT · On-site

Master's of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited (ATS) seminary or theological school required. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES * EOE/AA M/F/D/V About Us VITAS ® Healthcare ...

VITAS Healthcare

Chaplain Home Care

Glastonbury, CT

Master's of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited (ATS) seminary or theological school required. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES * EOE/AA M/F/D/V VITAS Healthcare is the nation ...

Yale New Haven Health

Chaplain Resident

Bridgeport, CT · On-site

Preference for Master of Divinity or its equivalent. May also accept other related Masters Degrees along with appropriate theological education. EXPERIENCE One half (1/2) to one (1) year of pastoral ...

Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

Greenwich, CT · On-site

Qualifications EDUCATION College and seminary (Master of Divinity) or equivalent degrees. EXPERIENCE No minimum requirement beyond Clinical Pastoral Education requirements LICENSURE Ordained or ...

Department of Justice

Chaplain

Danbury, CT

$63K/yr

Candidates must have a Master of Divinity or equivalent theological education. Equivalent theological education represented by a conferred degree comprised of no less than 72 semester hours of ...

Yale New Haven Health

Staff Chaplain

New Haven, CT · On-site

Qualifications EDUCATION Position requires Bachelor's Degree and a Masters of Divinity degree or its equivalent; also official recognition of ministry, such as ordination or certification in ...

BOP: General Practitioner

Chaplain

Danbury, CT

$63K/yr

Candidates must have a Master of Divinity or equivalent theological education. Equivalent theological education represented by a conferred degree comprised of no less than 72 semester hours of ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for divinity in Connecticut is $30.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.99 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Divinity job typically involves roles related to religious leadership, theological education, pastoral care, or spiritual guidance. Individuals in this field may work as clergy, chaplains, theologians, or religious educators, serving in churches, schools, hospitals, or community organizations. Responsibilities often include preaching, teaching, counseling, and conducting religious ceremonies. Many positions require a degree in divinity, theology, or a related field, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Daily responsibilities in a Divinity role often include leading religious services, preparing and delivering sermons, providing counseling and spiritual support, and organizing community outreach activities. You may also spend time planning educational programs, coordinating with volunteers or staff, and responding to the personal needs of congregation members. Administrative duties, such as managing records and participating in church or organization meetings, are common as well. The role is highly people-oriented and requires flexibility, as priorities can shift based on the needs of your faith community.

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To thrive in a Divinity role, such as a minister, chaplain, or religious educator, you typically need formal theological education (often a master's degree), deep knowledge of religious texts, and strong pastoral counseling abilities. Many positions require ordination, certification, or endorsement by a recognized religious organization, and may involve using church management software or online ministry tools. Exceptional interpersonal communication, empathy, and leadership are key soft skills for supporting diverse congregations and fostering a positive community atmosphere. These skills ensure that you can effectively guide, support, and inspire others within a faith-based or spiritual setting.

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Infographic showing various Divinity job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,215 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Staff Chaplain

Yale New Haven Health

New Haven, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Chaplains are responsible for direct emotional, spiritual, religious, and existential support for all patients, their loved ones, and staff ' for those who are religious and those who are not. Chaplains are trained to make a spiritual assessment from which support, pastoral care, sacramental support, referrals and other spiritual or emotional interventions are provided. The chaplain is also responsible for initiating and implementing new methods of addressing patients', their loved ones, and hospital employees emotional and spiritual needs and for collaborating with other members of the health care team to communicate and coordinate care. As time permits, the chaplain also assists in educational programming within the department, hospital and wider community.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
  • 1. Responsible for direct ministry to patients and families and support for staff on particular services and in-patient units or for a portion of the patient population such as a faith group, including assuming periodic on-call coverage for the entire hospital.
  • 2. Provide for all aspects of ministry including: spiritual assessment and the provision of pastoral care, administration of the sacraments, pastoral visitation and counseling on own initiative and in response to referrals, with particular attention to ministry to persons in crisis, with life-threatening illness, near end-of-life and at the time of death, and to their families and friends.
  • 3. Carry out duties in collaboration with other hospital staff and participate in interdisciplinary communication and coordination of care by attending team meetings and patient/family care conferences, and through appropriate verbal and written reports on patient care.
  • 4. Document spiritual assessments, goals and interventions in the Medical Record (electronic and/or hard copy) and contribute to department record-keeping in terms of responses to referrals, on-call encounters, baptisms, etc.
  • 5. Provide, assist, and/or arrange for hospital-wide worship services on Sundays, holidays and for special occasions, and provide for service or unit level memorial and other services for staff on request.
  • 6. Assist in hospital educational programs, including those within the department such as orientation programs, clinical conferences, pastoral care institutes, or sessions involving religious and health matters (ie faith group practices, age-specific spiritual needs, clinical ethics, etc.)
  • 7. Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education students and supervise volunteers, trainees or staff, who are assisting in the provision of pastoral care in particular patient care areas,
  • 8. Assist in developing policies and procedures, with particular attention to the assigned section of the Hospital or to that faith group, that will foster high quality patient and family care, good interdisciplinary team relationships and religious community relationships.
  • 9. Maintain ecclesiastical and professional cognate group relationships and maintain professional competence by participating in continuing education programs and peer review.
  • 10. As required, perform other pastoral and administrative duties necessary to provide religious guidance relating to total patient care and staff support.

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree, with a Masters of Divinity degree or its equivalent strongly preferred; if a Masters of Divinity or equivalent is not held, the candidate must have met the educational requirements to become an Associate Chaplain in APC, NACC, or NAJC (or equivalent) and be progressing toward associate chaplain or chaplain board certification. Chaplain has official recognition of ministry, such as ordination, acceptable to Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or comparable national chaplain certification agencies; also endorsement for institutional ministry by ecclesiastical authority; also at least four (4) units (1600 hours) of ACPE, Inc. accredited Clinical Pastoral Education.
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) to three (3) years of pastoral experience is recommended, including work in a secular institution within an multi-faith framework and where relationship with patients and their families is an on-going activity.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Demonstrated emotional and spiritual maturity sufficient to work in a crisis setting, and demonstrated skills in pastoral care in an institutional setting.
YNHHS Requisition ID
176978

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