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How much do part time chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time chaplain in Oregon is $67,229.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,300.00 and $84,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time chaplain?

Part time chaplains are spiritual care providers who work less than full-time hours, often in settings such as hospitals, schools, prisons, or the military. They offer emotional and spiritual support to individuals of various faiths or beliefs, helping people cope with challenging situations. Their responsibilities may include leading prayers, conducting religious services, offering counseling, and supporting patients, staff, or community members during times of crisis. Part time chaplains typically balance their chaplaincy work with other commitments or jobs.

How does a part time chaplain typically balance multiple responsibilities across different locations or institutions?

Part-time chaplains often serve in more than one setting, such as hospitals, senior care facilities, or correctional institutions, requiring them to effectively manage their schedules and prioritize urgent needs. They typically coordinate with full-time staff and other chaplains to ensure consistent spiritual support for those in their care. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential, as they may also need to document visits, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and be on-call for emergencies. Collaboration and flexibility are key to successfully balancing the unique demands of this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Chaplain, you need a background in theology or pastoral care, often supported by a relevant degree and denominational endorsement or certification. Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and knowledge of spiritual assessment tools are typically required. Compassion, strong listening skills, and cultural sensitivity are essential soft skills for supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. These skills and qualifications are vital to provide effective spiritual care and emotional support in various settings.

Is there a high demand for part time chaplains?

Part time chaplains are in steady demand in settings such as hospitals, military, and correctional facilities, where spiritual support is valued. Employment opportunities depend on the institution's size and funding, and certifications in pastoral care can enhance job prospects.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Chaplain job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,229 per year, or $32.3 per hour.

Chaplain, Hospice & Palliative Care (PT, Days)

Kaiser Permanente

Portland, OR • On-site

Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Summary:

To directly provide and coordinate the provision of chaplain services for hospice and palliative care patients and families consistent with the hospice and palliative care regulations and standards of practice. To integrate spiritual care/support in the work of the interdisciplinary team. To ensure hospice and palliative care patients and families receive spiritual support, comfort and guidance while facing serious and terminal illnesses, consistent with their spiritual traditions, preferences and values.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Directly provide spiritual support and counseling services through home visits, long-term care facility visits, hospital visits, clinic visits, telephone calls, and virtual visits performing both individual and group counseling.
  • Assure the assessment of the spiritual needs, issues, concerns of hospice and palliative care patients and families. Assure assessments are clearly documented, appropriate interventions planned, implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.
  • Participates with the interdisciplinary team in a manner that results in effective, collaborative care planning.
  • Coordinate the provision of spiritual care to seriously and terminally ill patients and their families utilizing personal, community and volunteer resources.
  • Assure staff and volunteer competency in the role of spiritual care within the interdisciplinary team and how to perform spiritual screening of patients and families. Provide and facilitate the training and education of staff and volunteers through their own, departmental and community resources.
  • Oversee the development and coordination of spiritual care resources including but not limited to literature, support groups, mentors/consultants, community resources, educational presentations, rituals, program events including memorial services, and alternative care.
  • Measure and monitor the quantity and quality of spiritual care services provided including but not limited to patient and family satisfaction, outcomes, and utilization of services. Develop and implement performance improvement measures to meet patient and program goals.
  • May provide bereavement support to surviving bereaved after a patient dies; including phone support, in-home or care facility visitations, bereavement support groups and assisting with memorial or funeral services when requested by family as scheduling allows.
  • Assure professional competency through maintaining working knowledge of current regulations and standards of practice related to hospice, palliative care, and chaplaincy in a medical setting.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience providing spiritual care services in a health care setting.
  • Minimum one (1) year of professional experience providing services to patients with serious or terminal illnesses.
Education

  • Masters degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy or related discipline.
  • Completion of at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE).
License, Certification, Registration
  • Driver's License (from any state) required at hire
  • Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Completion of at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE).
  • Thorough knowledge of the spiritual, emotional and general care needs of patents and their families at the end of life.
  • Proficiency in the delivery of emotional, spiritual, grief counseling and support group services with individuals and groups at the end of life and in the grief process.
  • Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
  • Demonstrates skill in leading groups and teams.
  • Demonstrates skill in public speaking.
  • Ability to participate collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Well-developed peer mentoring and development skills. Ability to assist and mentor clinicians and volunteers in the provision of emotional/spiritual support in their daily practice.
  • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to document assessments, care delivered; and to coordinate both clearly and concisely using a laptop computer.
  • Ability to provide quality counseling services for patients/families at end of life with respect and sensitivity to individual beliefs, coping mechanisms, goals, etc.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to meet department visit productivity requirements.
  • Ability to document clinical care clearly and concisely in an electronic medical record.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum three (3) years of service within a health care setting as a chaplain, especially within a hospice or palliative care setting.
  • Minimum two (2) years of working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Board certified Pastoral Counselor.

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