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Chaplain Certified

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-05-22

Job title: Chaplain Certified in Santa Maria, CA - Santa Barbara, CA at CommonSpirit Health


Company: CommonSpirit Health


Job description: The posted compensation range of $30.55 - $44.30 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Requisition ID 2025-412114 Employment Type Full Time Department Chaplain Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 8:00am - 4:30pm rotating days/weekends and on call Remote No Category Pastoral Care Travel NoResponsibilitiesThe chaplain provides spiritual/religious counseling and ministry to patients and their families, demonstrating competency in spiritual assessment and counseling as well as supporting patients and families dealing with illness, grief, and loss. The chaplain recognizes that during illness and suffering individuals rely on their spiritual resources to cope, heal, and find meaning. Through the ministry of presence, religious and spiritual interventions, pastoral counseling, bereavement counseling and crisis intervention the chaplain is empowered to heal, sustain, guide, and support patients and their families. The chaplain also provides a supportive presence to staff, including physicians and other health care team members, and collaborates closely with local clergy and faith community leaders. We offer full-time and per diem positions. This job may require some evening and weekend hours as well as entail coverage of patient needs in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This may include working with patients in the hospital, cancer centers, and skilled nursing facilities in addition to providing patient, family, and staff support in our 30+ outpatient physician clinics. Flexibility, creativity, a familiarity with technology and electronic health records, and a commitment to our mission as well as the holistic care of patients and staff is needed. Compensated on call/standby hours will also be expected and will be shared with the other staff chaplains in the Central Coast Service Area.QualificationsExperience Required:


  • Experience working in clinical specialty areas and the ability to effectively meet and address pastoral and spiritual needs.

  • Board certified through APC, NACC, or NAJC.

  • If not currently a board certified chaplain, a minimum of 4 units CPE is required, with a commitment to achieving board certifcation through APC, NACC,or another

nationally accredited certifying agency within 2 years of hire is required. * Experience in chaplaincy in the hospital andoutpatient settings (preferred)Education Required:

  • Master's degree in theology or related field.

  • Current certification eligibility or certification eligible within 2 years of hire is required for full-time staff positions.

  • Board certified through a nationally recognized certifying organization such as the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or the National Association of

Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) (preferred).Training/Special Skills Required:

  • Must possess the ability to work effectively with the sick and dying, an ability to respond effectively in crisis situations, and personal and spiritual grounding to effectively deal with stress.

  • The ability to work well withother professionals, strong interpersonal skills, and goodverbal and written communications skills are also required.

  • Basic understanding of differences among cultures, particularly the Hispanic population, is necessary.

  • Ability to work with computers required and experiencewith completing spiritual care assessments in an Electronic Health Record a plus.

  • Commitment to one's own personal and spiritual growth and a minimum of one-year experience in hospital chaplaincy strongly desired.

  • Additional experience in outpatient spiritual care is a plus.

Licensure/Certification Required:

  • Chaplain (preferred)

OverviewMarian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit .Map this locationLook for gyms, restaurants, doctors and schools in the area.No featured jobsNo recently viewed jobsYou have no saved jobsLoad moreFollow us on social mediaEqual OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Read MoreCommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.


Expected salary: $30.55 - 44.3 per hour


Location: Santa Maria, CA - Santa Barbara, CA


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