Chaplain

Copley Hospital·Morrisville, Vermont

$26 - $31/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 months ago

Practice for this role

Chaplain · $26 - $31/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-24% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Morrisville, Vermont ($34.00/hr, n=35)

$26.00/hr · lowesthighest · $144/hr

this role: $26.00/hrmedian $34.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 35 posted healthcare roles in Morrisville, Vermont rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 24% below the Morrisville, Vermont median for similar positions.

The Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff in alignment with the hospital's mission, while also offering spiritual perspectives within organizational leadership discussions. They must participate collaboratively in patient care teams and adhere to all relevant healthcare laws and regulations.

Overview Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Chaplain to join our team! This is a Full-Time position (PT available). Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Compensation

$26-31/hour. The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors.

Responsibilities

The Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff in accordance with the vision and mission of Copley Health Systems. They will: Seek to provide sensitive attention to the dignity, culture, beliefs, practices and spiritual needs of all patients, caregivers, and hospital personnel. Participate and is accountable to members of the Operations Team (senior leadership) and offers the perspective of spirituality within the workplace organization, specifically how the organizational initiatives, organizational changes and challenges are understood in a spiritual sense of meaning, purpose, wholeness, and integration. Participate collaboratively in professional patient care team. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited seminary; successfully completed two units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) in an accredited center.

Experience

Minimum two years experience in parish pastoral or chaplaincy setting.
License or
Certifications: Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains or intention to seek same and have endorsement to function as a chaplain from the ecclesiastical body to which she/he belongs Skills Able to provide pastoral care to persons of all religious faiths. Excellent communication skills. Able to facilitate relationships among patients, families, staff and community, including area clergy. Able to budget own time. Knowledge of healthcare organizational structure and dynamics. Work Schedule/conditions Work may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments.
Working
Demands: Subject to long and irregular hours (The Chaplaincy Department has a system in place for chaplaincy care on a twenty-four-hour basis to respond to emergency or crisis situations.) Handles emergency or crisis situations Must be able to answer to patient referrals/calls promptly

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited seminary and have completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. A minimum of two years of experience in parish pastoral or chaplaincy settings is required, along with certification or the intention to seek certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains.

professional certificate
postgraduate degree
Communication
Spiritual Support
Emotional Support
Facilitation
Crisis Management
Pastoral Care
Time Budgeting
Healthcare Organizational Structure

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $26 - $31/hr
Location: Morrisville, Vermont
Posted: Mar 17, 2026
Closes: Mar 17, 2027
Application: Employer website

Vermont chaplain roles need specialized training

In Vermont, chaplain openings are typically tied to healthcare, hospice, and other care settings where spiritual support is part of interdisciplinary care. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a Master’s of Divinity or equivalent, Clinical Pastoral Education, and prior parish or chaplaincy experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your CPE, experience, and certification path before applying.