Chaplain

Providence; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaplain at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA, is a full-time role with 8-hour, variable shifts.

The chaplain will provide professional spiritual care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings as part of the healthcare team, upholding the mission and values of the Department of Spiritual Health Services. Qualifications include a master’s degree in theology or related field, 4 ACPE units (or equivalent), and National Chaplain Certification within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Theology/Divinity/Spirituality/Pastoral Ministry from an accredited institution.
• ACPE 4 units (or equivalent) training as described by ACPE/USCCB/CAA/CASC/ACSS.
• National Chaplain Certification must be achieved within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional spiritual care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Support the mission, values, policies, and procedures of the Department of Spiritual Health Services and Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

Education

Master's Degree Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or the equivalent applicable education from an accredited institution

4 units—ACPE or equivalent training

National Chaplain Certification within 3 years of hire

Job description

Chaplain at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour, variable shifts.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center has been a part of the community of Apply Valley, California since 1956 and is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 6 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. Be part of our team dedicated to providing exceptional medical care across a range of specialties for our community.

The Chaplain provides professional and competent spiritual care ministry, and is responsible for serving the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of others in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. As a member of the healthcare team, the chaplain is directly responsible for the implementation of the mission, values, polices, and procedures of the Department of Spiritual Health Services and the facility in which they serve.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or the equivalent applicable education from an accredited institution.
• Coursework/Training: 4 units—Accredited or approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), by programs that were accredited by the former United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation (USCCB/CCA), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS). Equivalency for one unit of CPE (two units in CASC) may be considered.
• within 3 years of hire National Chaplain Certification.

Why Join Providence?

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