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Associate Chaplain

UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin

$24 - $36/hrPart TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Associate Chaplain · $24 - $36/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -32% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Madison, Wisconsin ($35.61/hr, n=542)
$4.25/hr · p10p90 · $175/hr
this role: $24.19/hrmedian $35.61/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 542 posted healthcare roles in Madison, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 30th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 32% below the Madison, Wisconsin median for similar positions.

Provide spiritual care services to patients and families to help them cope with medical challenges. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to integrate patients' spiritual values into their medical care plans.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time, per diem 20% FTE, day/evening/night shift. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include

  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • On-call pay

Be part of something remarkable

Offer spiritual care services to patients and families, using theological and clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.

We are seeking an Associate Chaplain to

Follow the Staff Chaplain's assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient's medical plan of care.

Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.

Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs, and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.

Consult with the Staff Chaplain to appropriately support the interdisciplinary health care team.

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Required
  • One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Required
  • Master of Divinity degree or Master’s level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Preferred
  • Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • 2 years caregiving work experience Required
  • Endorsement or appropriate recognition of ministry by the governing body of the Associate Chaplain’s denomination/faith group Required
  • 2 years of hospital experience Preferred
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Associate Certified or Board Certified Chaplain by a recognized national body Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/news/university-wisconsin-hospitals-ranked-no-1-wisconsin] and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits [https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree, one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, and two years of caregiving experience. A Master of Divinity and Board Certification are preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Caregiving
  • Spiritual Care
  • Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Theological Counseling

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Referral Bonus
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Employee Wellbeing Resources

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $36/hr
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Wisconsin associate chaplain demand is steady

Associate chaplain roles in Wisconsin are typically tied to hospitals, senior care, and other healthcare settings that need spiritual care support across diverse patient needs. Competition can be strong because employers often prefer candidates with a master’s degree, CPE experience, and formal ordination, licensure, commissioning, or endorsement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPE record and faith-group endorsement before applying.

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