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Trinityhealth

Sacramental Priest

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$24.12/hr

Description: Sacramental Priest Department: Mission and Pastoral Care Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Minimum rate of pay: $24.12 PLUS DailyPAY Total Rewards and Benefits: * Competitive ...

Trinity Health

Sacramental Priest

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$24.12/hr

Description: Sacramental Priest Department: Mission and Pastoral Care Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Minimum rate of pay: $24.12 PLUS DailyPAY Total Rewards and Benefits: * Competitive ...

BayCare Health System

Catholic Priest Pool

Tampa, FL · On-site

Catholic Priest chaplains must have Faculty for Sacraments from the Local Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese/Archdiocese. * 400 hours, 1 Unit, of Clinical Pastoral Education is required.

Lochridge Priest

Licensed Install Plumber

Waco, TX

LOCHRIDGE PRIEST HOME SERVICES in Waco, Texas is looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our growing and dedicated Plumbing Team. Plumbers are paid weekly and have ...

Lochridge Priest

Licensed Install Plumber

Waco, TX

$85K - $150K/yr

LOCHRIDGE PRIEST HOME SERVICES in Waco, Texas is looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our growing and dedicated Plumbing Team. Plumbers are paid weekly and have ...

Lochridge Priest

Licensed Install Plumber

Waco, TX · On-site

$150K/yr

LOCHRIDGE PRIEST HOME SERVICES in Waco, Texas is looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our growing and dedicated Plumbing Team. Plumbers are paid weekly and have ...

Terros Health

Case Manager - Priest Dr. (7827)

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$17.87 - $19.98/hr

Priest Dr. Bldg. 6 Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 Additional Language Differential Pay Available NOW OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50/hr SMI DIFFERENTIAL Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO ...

Terros Health

Case Manager - Priest Dr. (7827)

Tempe, AZ

$17.87 - $19.98/hr

Priest Dr. Bldg. 6 Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 Additional Language Differential Pay Available NOW OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50/hr SMI DIFFERENTIAL Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for priest in the United States is $13.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.78 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Priest?

As a priest, you are the religious leader of a church and oversee daily operations, lead worship services, help people in your congregation with spiritual and social issues, and often perform faith-based community service. There are different priests who work in churches of various Christian denominations. You may work in a country parish where there are few parishioners, or in large, urban churches with hundreds or even thousands of congregants. You are in close contact with church laypeople as well as officials higher up in the church structure.

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

To thrive as a Priest, you need a deep theological understanding, pastoral training, and typically a degree in divinity or theology along with ordination by a recognized religious body. Familiarity with liturgical texts, church management systems, and pastoral counseling frameworks is often required. Compassion, strong communication, and leadership skills help priests connect with their congregations and guide their communities. These abilities are crucial for providing spiritual support, fostering community, and effectively leading religious services.

What are some common challenges priests face in balancing pastoral responsibilities with administrative duties?

Priests often need to manage a wide range of tasks, from leading worship services and providing spiritual guidance to handling administrative work such as scheduling, managing church finances, and coordinating events. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially in smaller parishes where support staff may be limited. Effective time management and delegation are essential, and many priests collaborate closely with lay leaders or volunteers to help distribute the workload. Building strong relationships within the church community can also ease the burden by fostering a collaborative environment.

What are priests?

Priests are ordained religious leaders who perform sacred rituals, lead worship services, and provide spiritual guidance within a faith community. In many religions, such as Christianity, priests are responsible for administering sacraments, preaching, and offering pastoral care. They often play an important role in major life events like baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Priests may also be involved in teaching, counseling, and community outreach. Their specific duties can vary depending on their denomination and religious tradition.

What is the difference between Priest vs Minister?

AspectPriestMinister
CredentialsReligious ordination, theological educationVaries; often includes ordination or certification depending on denomination
Work EnvironmentChurch services, sacraments, pastoral careChurch services, community outreach, counseling
Industry UsageCommon in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican churchesUsed across Protestant denominations and non-denominational churches

While both Priests and Ministers serve religious communities and perform spiritual duties, Priests are typically ordained clergy within specific denominations like Catholic or Orthodox churches, focusing on sacraments and liturgical roles. Ministers often have a broader range of roles, including leadership, counseling, and community engagement, especially in Protestant and non-denominational settings. Understanding these differences helps clarify their distinct functions within religious organizations.

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Chaplain Specialist - Priest, Full-Time, Days

Chaplain Specialist - Priest, Full-Time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Northwestern Memorial Hospital rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 990 rated hospitals

Job description

Description

The Chaplain Specialist - Priest reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Chaplain Specialist - Priest provides spiritual care services to patients, patient family members and friends, and staff, especially in relation to his/her own faith group.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides spiritual care to patients and families through direct visitation and through consultation with staff caring for patients.
  • Conducts spiritual assessments, provides appropriate evidence-based interventions, identifies and provides spiritual care for patients who might be at risk for spiritual distress.
  • Provides supportive care to staff include one on one support as well as group debriefings, the Care Cart and educational events.
  • Serves as resource to staff regarding religious and spiritual issues and perspectives in relation to clinical issues and decisions.
  • Appropriately documents all patient encounters in the medical record.
  • Officiates at memorial services, worship services, and other functions of the hospital.
  • Serves as resource to patients and staff regarding advanced directives and ethical issues.
  • Engages in continuing professional education and development programs.
  • Follows established policies, procedures, and standard of care.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to adapt to the needs and changes of Spiritual Care and of Northwestern Medicine.
  • Engages in continuing quality management as part of Spiritual Care.
  • Participates in system and hospital-wide quality management initiatives
  • Provides data and reports to support the Spiritual Care department scorecard and assists in the analysis of data as needed.
  • Brings cases with legal, risk management, or ethical implications to the attention of a manager in an expedient manner.
  • Partners with CPE faculty in CPE curriculum development for residents and interns.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Valid ordination as a Roman Catholic priest approved by the Roman Catholic diocese of Chicago.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Master's level degree in Theology/Divinity or a related field.
  • One Unit of ACPE Certified CPE.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Valid ordination as a Roman Catholic priest approved by the Roman Catholic diocese of Chicago.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Master's level degree in Theology/Divinity or a related field.
  • One Unit of ACPE Certified CPE.
Education:Licensed/Cert Non-Patient CareEmployment Type: Full-time

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