Hospital Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Counseling

Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. You will deliver on-call services, support diverse beliefs, and document care within the EMR. Experience in acute care settings is valued.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and ACPE education; Master’s in Divinity is preferred. Competitive hourly pay, with opportunities to collaborate across Sharp Memorial facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and ACPE education completed.
• Board certification preferred or in process (APC/NACC).
• Experience in healthcare chaplaincy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care and counseling to patients, families, and staff.
• Deliver on-call spiritual care as needed and document visits in EMR.
• Participate in rounds, assessments, and appropriate rituals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (4 units)

Master's Degree of Divinity (preferred)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. You will deliver on-call services, support diverse beliefs, and document care within the EMR. Experience in acute care settings is valued.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and ACPE education; Master’s in Divinity is preferred. Competitive hourly pay, with opportunities to collaborate across Sharp Memorial facilities.