Chaplain Non Cert

St. Joseph Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Brazos Valley seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual counseling and existential care to patients, families, and staff. You will offer sacramental ministry, crisis support, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to address diverse beliefs.

The role requires empathetic presence, ability to engage under stress, on-call pastoral care, and a commitment to holistic care within a major hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent with pastoral ministry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and crisis intervention pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Provides sacramental ministry (baptism and communion) as appropriate.
• Provides on-call pastoral care when required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Conducts routine and crisis intervention pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Provides sacramental ministry as appropriate and within his/her own religious heritage to patients and their families, including baptism and communion.
• Provides on-call pastoral care when required.
• Coordinates patient care responsibilities with other members of the Spiritual Care Department.

Job Requirements

Required

Bachelors Other, upon hire and None, upon hire

Preferred

Masters Other Divinity or equivalent and Some pastoral ministry experience., upon hire