Chaplain - Supplemental

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 39,674 - 59,581; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account

Vision: Affordable plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement: Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a part-time chaplain in Rochester, Minnesota, dedicated to providing emotional support and spiritual counsel to patients, families, and staff. The role involves engaging in an interdisciplinary care team, enhancing spiritual health, and participating in departmental educational programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Masters Theological degree and have strong communication skills, with prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Benefits include multiple medical plan options, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Masters Theological degree from an accredited seminary.
• Minimum of four units Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting.
• Endorsement by a faith community within 1 year of hire.
• Unrestricted driver’s license for travel.
• Board Certification or certification-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, spiritual counsel, and comfort to patients.
• Engage in interdisciplinary patient care.
• Promote a healing environment and participate in educational programs.
• Document patient care encounters in medical records.
• Participate in advance care planning.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

1 year EMR documentation experience

Computer skills

Education

Masters Theological degree (e.g., MDiv)

Bachelor’s degree in theological or related field

Preferred: Master in Public Health or PhD

Job description

Overview

Mayo Clinic is a top‑ranked health provider dedicated to the needs of patients, employees, and families. This part‑time chaplain position offers competitive compensation, a supportive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

The chaplain provides emotional support, spiritual counsel, and comfort, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff. They offer a spiritual perspective in consultation with Mayo Clinic staff, patients, and families regarding ethical, moral, or personal issues and are an active participant in the interdisciplinary patient care team. The chaplain promotes a healing environment, enhances spiritual and emotional health for patients and staff, participates in departmental educational programs, engages in community involvement, and may participate in research as appropriate. Availability for on‑call requests—including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends—is required. They will prepare and maintain records for assigned areas, document patient care encounters in the medical record, and record work tasks in EPIC to document productivity. The chaplain must demonstrate humility across cultures, knowledge of human development across the lifespan, and the ability to assess and interpret data relative to the patient’s age‑specific needs. They may travel to provide spiritual support in facilities or patients’ residences and participate in advance care planning, where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Masters Theological degree (e.g., MDiv) from an accredited seminary. Preferred: Master in Public Health or PhD in related fields such as philosophy, religion, ethics, or spiritual care research.
• Minimum of four units Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE‑approved center. If a current ACPE Resident, the fourth unit must be completed within 1 year of hire.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting.
• Faith‑specific chaplain requirements: Bachelor’s degree in theological or related field (preferred: Master’s or PhD). Minimum of one ACPE unit; four units preferred. Faith‑specific chaplains expected to serve non‑religious spiritual needs must complete four ACPE units and become Board Certified within four years of hire.
• Endorsement by a faith community within 1 year of hire.
• Board Certification or certification‑eligible (BCC) within one or more of the following: APC, NACC/USCCB, ACPE, or AJC. Chaplain should be Board Certified upon hire or complete certification within 4 years with a national association requiring a minimum of four ACPE units.
• Unrestricted, unexpired driver’s license for chaplains whose clinical assignments require travel.
• Skills required: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills; 1 year EMR documentation experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Compensation

$28.80 – $43.25 / hour

Schedule

Part Time; Supplemental/PRN, as needed for staffing. Shift coverage varies across days, evenings, nights, and holidays, Monday through Sunday.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.