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Highland Hospital

Chaplain

Rochester, NY · On-site

$23.03 - $32.30/hr

The Per Diem Chaplain provides spiritual care for patients, family and staff. The Chaplain functions as an interdisciplinary member of the patient care team addressing emotional, mental, spiritual ...

Griffin Hospital

Chaplain, Per Diem

Derby, CT · On-site

Griffin Health is currently seeking a Per Diem Chaplain to join our Spiritual Care and Education Department. The ideal candidate will bring a compassionate, interfaith approach to spiritual care for ...

Griffin Health Services

Chaplain, Per Diem

Derby, CT · On-site

Griffin Health is currently seeking a Per Diem Chaplain to join our Spiritual Care and Education Department. The ideal candidate will bring a compassionate, interfaith approach to spiritual care for ...

Caring Hospice Services

Hospice Chaplain

New Castle, DE · On-site

$25/hr

Caring Hospice is seeking a Per diem Chaplain As Hospice Chaplain you will provide quality hospice care, end-of-life, educational and grief support services. You will conduct hospice assessments and ...

Crescent Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Orangeburg, SC · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

Per Diem Coverage Area: Orangeburg As a valued member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care, grief support, and emotional guidance to patients, families ...

Crescent Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Orangeburg, SC · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

Per Diem Coverage Area: Orangeburg As a valued member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care, grief support, and emotional guidance to patients, families ...

Brookhaven Hospice

Chaplain (Hospice) PRN

Westborough, MA · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

Per Diem, As Needed Coverage Area: Westborough As a valued member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care, grief support, and emotional guidance to patients ...

Crescent Hospice

Chaplain PRN

Orangeburg, SC

$23 - $29/hr

Per Diem Coverage Area: Orangeburg As a valued member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care, grief support, and emotional guidance to patients, families ...

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How much do per diem chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for per diem 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 per diem chaplain?

Per diem chaplains are spiritual care professionals who work on an as-needed basis, often filling in for full-time chaplains or providing support during peak times. They typically serve in hospitals, hospices, or other healthcare settings, offering emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. Per diem chaplains may not have set schedules and are usually called in to cover shifts, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Their responsibilities can include leading prayers, offering counseling, and helping people cope with illness, grief, or crisis.

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

To thrive as a Per Diem Chaplain, you need a background in theology or divinity, clinical pastoral education (CPE) units, and often endorsement from a faith group. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and hospital systems is typically required, along with relevant certification such as Board Certification from the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or equivalent. Compassion, strong listening skills, and cultural sensitivity are vital soft skills for providing effective spiritual and emotional support. These competencies ensure chaplains can offer meaningful care to diverse patients and families during critical moments within healthcare settings.

What are the common challenges faced by per diem chaplains, and how can they be addressed?

Per Diem Chaplains often face challenges such as adapting quickly to different departments and patient needs, managing unpredictable schedules, and building trust with patients and staff in a short timeframe. To address these, strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to provide spiritual care to diverse faith backgrounds are essential. Building rapport quickly and understanding hospital protocols will help you integrate effectively, while ongoing professional development can support your ability to serve varied populations.

Is there a high demand for Per Diem Chaplains?

Per Diem Chaplains are in moderate demand, primarily in healthcare, hospice, and correctional settings where spiritual support is needed on an as-needed basis. The demand can vary depending on the region and the availability of qualified candidates with relevant certifications and experience.
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Infographic showing various Per Diem Chaplain job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 69% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Chaplain - Per Diem

Oakland, CA • On-site

University of California San Francisco
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Per diem

Posted 10 days ago

University Of California San Francisco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description


The Per Diem Chaplain role is a fully onsite position, requiring flexibility and skillful collaboration. The Per Diem Chaplain applies acquired skills and experience as a spiritual care specialist to respond to the emotional, existential, spiritual and religious needs needs of patients and their families, faculty, staff, allied health students (as appropriate), and other health care team members.
Responsibilities
The Per Diem Chaplain role is a fully onsite position, requiring flexibility and skillful collaboration. The Per Diem Chaplain applies acquired skills and experience as a spiritual care specialist to respond to the emotional, existential, spiritual and religious needs needs of patients and their families, faculty, staff, allied health students (as appropriate), and other health care team members.
Qualifications
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area or HS Diploma and four years of equivalent experience.
  • Two (2) or more years of directly related experience.
  • Completion of at least One (1) unit and preferably four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by the ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education Working knowledge of the clinical environment, and of the counseling and behavioral practices used in providing spiritual care to patients and family members.
  • Working knowledge of a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, and of giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical setting.
  • Working knowledge of the ethical and confidentiality issues involved with clinical chaplaincy.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to remain calm, and deal effectively with changing situations involving crises and stress.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work with and accept people of diverse beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and health conditions, as well as with colleagues on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
  • Written and verbal communications skills, computer proficiency, and working understanding of medical records.
  • Working knowledge of spiritual assessment models, solid spiritual assessment skills, and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, spiritual assessments of patients and families to the health care team.
  • Ability to establish connections with key people quickly and function well in crisis / trauma situations, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, sensitivity, and command when needed.
  • Excellent spiritual care judgment and triage skills.
  • Ability to work onsite in Oakland or other locations if/when needed.

Preferences:
  • Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or its equivalent in relevant training / experience.
  • Endorsement, ordination, commissioning or official recognition by one's affiliation group to function as a professional chaplain. Maintains good standing in the affiliation group.
  • Eligible for certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) preferred.

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