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CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

San Bernardino, CA

BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, within 12 - months or * BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, within 12 - months Preferred * Masters Other Divinity equivalent , upon hire and * Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education ...

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Chaplain

Redding, CA

$30.91 - $45.98/hr

BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, upon hire Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II ...

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Chaplain

Redding, CA

$30.91 - $45.98/hr

BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, upon hire Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II ...

CHI St Anthony Hospital

Chaplain

Pendleton, OR

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Jewish Chaplain (BCC) * Canadian Spiritual Care Certification Where You'll Work CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access ...

St. Rose Dominican San Martin

Chaplain

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$25.55 - $38/hr

BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, or * BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, or * Catholic Chaplain Preferred * Acute care ...

CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

Las Vegas, NV

BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, or * BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, or * Catholic Chaplain Preferred * Acute care ...

St. Rose Dominican San Martin

Chaplain

Las Vegas, NV

$25.55 - $38/hr

BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, or * BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, or * Board Certified Chaplain BCC, or * Catholic Chaplain Preferred * Acute care ...

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Preferred - Board Certified Jewish Chaplain - National Association of Jewish Chaplains Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Skill and proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for jewish 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 Jewish Chaplain job?

A Jewish Chaplain provides spiritual care, guidance, and support to individuals in hospitals, military settings, prisons, or other institutions. They offer counseling, lead religious services, and help people navigate ethical and spiritual challenges. Jewish Chaplains serve people of all backgrounds while upholding Jewish traditions and values. Their role may also include performing rituals, providing crisis intervention, and offering emotional support.

What are the typical settings where a Jewish Chaplain works, and how do these environments impact daily responsibilities?

Jewish Chaplains commonly serve in healthcare facilities, the military, correctional institutions, universities, or community organizations, each presenting unique challenges and responsibilities. In hospitals or hospice care, chaplains support patients and families during illness or crisis, while those in the military or correctional systems may address spiritual needs in highly structured or challenging environments. Daily tasks can range from leading religious services and providing one-on-one counseling to coordinating with multi-faith chaplaincy teams and offering educational programs. The work often involves balancing pastoral care with administrative duties and adapting to the spiritual and emotional needs of people from diverse backgrounds. This variety makes the role both dynamic and deeply impactful within any setting.

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

To thrive as a Jewish Chaplain, you need a deep understanding of Jewish theology, pastoral care experience, and ordination or equivalent religious credentials. Familiarity with electronic medical records, spiritual assessment tools, and certification from recognized chaplaincy organizations (such as Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains or the Association of Professional Chaplains) is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience help chaplains build trust and support people in vulnerable situations. These competencies ensure compassionate spiritual care tailored to diverse needs within hospitals, military, prisons, or community organizations.

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Infographic showing various Jewish Chaplain job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Chaplain

Community Hospital San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

$32.38 - $48.17/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Where You'll Work
Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/san-bernardino for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, hospital staff and medical staff, taking special note of newly admitted, critically ill and those preparing for surgery.
  • In conjunction with the Mission and Spiritual Care Director and the Palliative Care Coordinator, develops, implements and maintains comprehensive palliative care processes for patients, families and staff.
  • Participates in patient assessment, documentation, consultation and ethical decision making with special emphasis on palliative care patients
  • Assesses pastoral/sacramental needs of patients, families and personnel and make appropriate referrals and/or follow-up as needed
  • Responds to all referrals to make a spiritual care assessment; provides appropriate follow-up care and documentation in department and medical records
  • Responds to all Code Blue or crisis situations on assigned units and provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, family members, hospital staff, medical staff and other patients. Acts as a liaison with medical staff and nursing staff

Job Requirements
Required
  • Bachelors Of Arts advanced study in theology or equivalent, upon hire or
  • Bachelors Of Science advanced study in theology or equivalent, upon hire or
  • ordained and faculties given by the Ordinary of the local Diocese Clinical Pastoral Education , upon hire and
  • Minimum of one (1) year of pastoral experience and
  • Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 12 - months or
  • Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, within 12 - months or
  • Board Certified Chaplain BCC, within 12 - months or
  • Catholic Chaplain, within 12 - months or
  • BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, within 12 - months or
  • BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, within 12 - months

Preferred
  • Masters Other Divinity equivalent , upon hire and
  • Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education , upon hire

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