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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description
The Certified Chaplain will provide pastoral ministry in a manner which exemplifies the philosophy, mission and values of the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Department at Baptist Health South Florida, acting as worship and sacramental leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide. The CC will maintain his/her relationship with the endorsing religious denomination current and in good standing at all times while employed at Baptist Health South Florida. The CC will remain active and engaged with local congregation or faith community for personal support and accountability. The CC will assist the Director of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care and departmental senior leadership in the implementation of all programming, policies and procedures, as outlined by the Departments Policies and Procedures Manual. As the religious representative before Baptist Health South Florida and related communities, the CC will be held accountable to the highest level of professional ethics and moral conduct. THE BALANCE OF WORK FUNCTIONS AND ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENTS OF A CERTIFIED CHAPLAIN WHO IS AN ACTIVE ACPE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR CANDIDATE (CEC) IN GOOD STANDING WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SITE DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH THE CEC'S EDUCATOR/SUPERVISOR. Estimated salary range for this position is $58494.88 - $76043.34 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
The Certified Chaplain will provide pastoral ministry in a manner which exemplifies the philosophy, mission and values of the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Department at Baptist Health South Florida, acting as worship and sacramental leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide. The CC will maintain his/her relationship with the endorsing religious denomination current and in good standing at all times while employed at Baptist Health South Florida. The CC will remain active and engaged with local congregation or faith community for personal support and accountability. The CC will assist the Director of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care and departmental senior leadership in the implementation of all programming, policies and procedures, as outlined by the Departments Policies and Procedures Manual. As the religious representative before Baptist Health South Florida and related communities, the CC will be held accountable to the highest level of professional ethics and moral conduct. THE BALANCE OF WORK FUNCTIONS AND ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENTS OF A CERTIFIED CHAPLAIN WHO IS AN ACTIVE ACPE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR CANDIDATE (CEC) IN GOOD STANDING WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SITE DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH THE CEC'S EDUCATOR/SUPERVISOR. Estimated salary range for this position is $58494.88 - $76043.34 / year depending on experience.Degrees:

• Masters.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Ministerial Ordination.

Additional Qualifications:

• Masters of Divinity or equivalent degree required.
• Two years of experience in Healthcare chaplaincy or equivalent ministerial experience.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE or equivalent training and experience.
• Professional Board certification by a recognized chaplaincy certifying organization or Certified Educator Candidate status with ACPE and in process of board certification.
• Ministerial Ordination or equivalent.
• Up to date denominational endorsement for ministry in the healthcare setting.
• Additional qualification for Roman Catholic Priests: ministerial ordination, endorsement and faculty appointment for ministry at BHSF by the Archdiocese of Miami.

Minimum Required Experience: 2 YearsDegrees:

• Masters.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Ministerial Ordination.

Additional Qualifications:

• Masters of Divinity or equivalent degree required.
• Two years of experience in Healthcare chaplaincy or equivalent ministerial experience.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE or equivalent training and experience.
• Professional Board certification by a recognized chaplaincy certifying organization or Certified Educator Candidate status with ACPE and in process of board certification.
• Ministerial Ordination or equivalent.
• Up to date denominational endorsement for ministry in the healthcare setting.
• Additional qualification for Roman Catholic Priests: ministerial ordination, endorsement and faculty appointment for ministry at BHSF by the Archdiocese of Miami.

Minimum Required Experience: 2 Years