Hospital Chaplain: Multifaith Spiritual Care & Support

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish speaker

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Chaplain to serve as a spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver for patients, families, and staff.

You will provide direct spiritual care, support, and rituals, collaborating with the medical team to integrate holistic, culturally responsive pastoral care across units. You will lead spiritual programs, offer pastoral care in crisis, and support interdisciplinary teams while honoring diverse beliefs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology or a related field.
• Board Certified Chaplain within 24 months of hire.
• Experience in parish, hospital, or hospice chaplaincy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in implementing hospital chaplaincy programs.
• Deliver spiritual assessment and pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Engage with patient care teams and preserve confidentiality.
• Promote interdisciplinary pastoral care and multifaith rituals.
• Design spiritual experiences and opportunities for prayer and worship.
• Support hospital and community spiritual initiatives.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pastoral counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Empathy and active listening

Education

Master of Theology

Board Certified Chaplain (APC/BCC)

Tools

Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Chaplain to serve as a spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver for patients, families, and staff.

You will provide direct spiritual care, support, and rituals, collaborating with the medical team to integrate holistic, culturally responsive pastoral care across units. You will lead spiritual programs, offer pastoral care in crisis, and support interdisciplinary teams while honoring diverse beliefs.