Chaplain

CHI; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 42,374 - 63,038; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Pendleton, Oregon, is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and hospital staff. This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience as a Healthcare Chaplain or similar role. Successful candidates will be board certified or in the process of obtaining certification. The hospital values high-quality patient care and has received commendations for patient experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Healthcare Chaplain in a hospital and/or long‑term care setting.
• Completion of or active enrollment in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Board certification or equivalent credentials accepted upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.
• Support individuals and families during times of illness, injury, grief, and transition.
• Offer presence, comfort, and guidance as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emotional support

Spiritual guidance

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Theology, Behavioral Science, Ministry

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for compassionate healing care? Come join our Mission Services team! The Chaplain provides compassionate emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and hospital staff as a valued member of the Spiritual Care Resources Team. Through skilled pastoral care services, this role supports individuals and families during times of illness, injury, grief, and transition, offering presence, comfort, and guidance when it is needed most.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Theology, Behavioral Science, Ministry, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Healthcare Chaplain in a hospital and/or long‑term care setting (upon hire).
• Completion of, or active enrollment in, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (upon hire).
• Board certification or equivalent credentials accepted upon hire, including:
• Board Certified Chaplain (APC or BCC)
• Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Catholic Chaplain
• Jewish Chaplain (BCC)
• Canadian Spiritual Care Certification

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25‑bed, licensed for 49, faith‑based, acute care, level‑four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital features 4 operating rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient‑experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not‑for‑profit health care system in the nation.

Pay Range

$30.76 - $45.76 /hour