Certified Chaplain, Pastoral Care - DH, FT, 08A-4:30P

Baptist Health; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 58,494 - 76,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health & wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health South Florida seeks a Certified Chaplain to provide pastoral ministry in line with our mission and values, serving as worship leader, counselor and spiritual guide.

The role requires maintaining denominational endorsement, active faith community involvement, and supporting departmental leadership in program delivery. ACPE Educator Candidate in good standing is expected; extensive professional ethics and ministerial credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required.
• Two years of healthcare chaplaincy experience.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral ministry aligned with Baptist Health South Florida's mission and values.
• Maintain denominational endorsement and active faith community involvement.
• Assist Director of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in program implementation and policies.

Education

Masters

Job description

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 our 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.

Benefits

• 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

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 $58,494.88 – $76,043.34 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

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 Years

EOE, including disability/vets