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Associate Chaplain - Chaplaincy
Job ID: 2503030734
Date posted: 11/02/2025
Facility: Baptist Health System
Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Health System hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Description
Position Summary
The Associate Chaplain is responsible for Christian ministry to the spiritual, emotional, and relational health needs of all patients, families, and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious preference. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
2503030734Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college or university. One quarter of certified Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE, Inc., or NACC.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school. One year residency from an accredited ACPE center
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Active congregational ministry experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Clinical pastoral experience of two (2) years
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Ecclesiastical endorsement or recommendation by local faith congregation.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains or it’s affiliate cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement by faith group. Ordained by faith group.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA
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Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
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