Hospital Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Care

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a Chaplain to address the spiritual, emotional, and relational health needs of patients, families, and staff in a diverse hospital setting. The role requires empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to analyze complex moral and ethical issues.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in theology, with a Master of Divinity preferred, along with four CPE units and an ACPE residency. Certification through AP chaplains or related groups is favorable.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Master’s degree

Master of Divinity

Four units of CPE

ACPE residency (1 year)

Job description

University Health seeks a Chaplain to address the spiritual, emotional, and relational health needs of patients, families, and staff in a diverse hospital setting. The role requires empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to analyze complex moral and ethical issues.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in theology, with a Master of Divinity preferred, along with four CPE units and an ACPE residency. Certification through AP chaplains or related groups is favorable.