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Chaplain Student

Sutter Health·Sacramento, California

$25 - $25/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and hospital staff, including documentation in medical records. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and responds to emergency spiritual care needs as an on-call chaplain.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • SMCS-Sutter
  • Med
  • Center -
  • Sacramento
  • Position
  • Overview: Provides spiritual care to patients and families, including assessment and documentation in the Electronic Health Record; participates in interdisciplinary rounds with other members of the health care team; provides response to emergency spiritual care needs as an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program requirements. Provides staff support.

Job Description

*The start date for this position is August 17, 2026* JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Provides spiritual care to patients and families, including assessment and documentation in the patient's medical record. Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the CPE Handbook and the appropriate ACPE CPE Outcomes. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and coordinates spiritual care with other members of the healthcare team. Provides response to emergency spiritual care needs as an on-call chaplain. Provides emotional and spiritual support to hospital employees. Complies with departmental policies, procedures, and record keeping.
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's Applicant must be accepted in the Sutter ACPE CPE program Applicant must maintain concurrent enrollment with
  • ACPE as a
  • CPE
  • Student
  • Job
  • Shift:
  • Varied
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Variable
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: As Needed, Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Limited Term (Fixed Term) Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $25.00 to $25.00 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and be accepted into the Sutter ACPE CPE program. Concurrent enrollment as a CPE Student with ACPE is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emotional Support
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Electronic Health Record Documentation
  • Spiritual Care
  • Clinical Pastoral Education

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $25/hr
Location
Sacramento, California
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 277 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California chaplain student roles are selective

In California, chaplain student openings often reflect steady demand in hospitals and care settings that rely on spiritual care support. These roles are competitive because they require both a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and acceptance into the Sutter ACPE CPE program, plus ongoing ACPE enrollment; the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your ACPE status and prepare to explain your interest in clinical pastoral education.

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