Chaplain

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Texas seeks a chaplain to address spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, loved ones, and staff, across ages and backgrounds. The role requires empathy, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex moral and ethical matters.

Education: Master’s in theology; Master of Divinity preferred; completion of CPE and residency experience preferred. This is a full‑time position within a department dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school.
• Master of Divinity preferred.
• Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• One year clinical residency through an ACPE-accredited CPE center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Addresses the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, their loved ones, and hospital staff across ages, races, genders, and beliefs.
• Exhibits empathy, strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs.
• Provides guidance and assistance in complex moral, spiritual and ethical matters.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Analytical ability

Education

Master’s degree (theology)

Master of Divinity

CPE (4 units)

ACPE residency (1 year)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Addresses the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, their loved ones, and the hospital staff, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious preference. Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and to provide assistance in complex moral, spiritual and ethical matters.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree from an accredited theological school is required. Master of Divinity is preferred. Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education through an accredited CPE center is required. One year clinical residency through an ACPE accredited CPE center is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Eligible for board certification with/through Association of Professional Chaplains or Cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification preferred.