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Chaplain

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center·Phoenix, Arizona

$24 - $36/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care to patients, families, and staff, particularly during crises or grief. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to advocate for patient rights and integrate holistic spiritual support into clinical care.

Where You’ll Work Hello Humankindness

  • Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
  • Leaders in
  • Specialized
  • Care:
  • Barrow
  • Neurological
  • Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
  • Norton
  • Thoracic
  • Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
  • Level
  • I
  • Trauma
  • Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7. Why SJHMC?
  • Culture of
  • Excellence &
  • Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community &
  • Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a
  • Legacy,
  • Shape a
  • Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care. This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Daily
  • Operations and
  • Procedures: Provides pastoral care, to patients and families in a timely manner and serves as a professional spiritual care resource Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts regarding spiritual care interventions, plans, and outcomes Advocates for patient rights in regard to spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial values and how they impact a patient and their support system response to their care Supports an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care by participating in team meetings and rounds Provides education to patients and families about spiritual resources, advance directives, organ and tissue donation, ethics, and other spiritual issues that may arise Job Requirements Required Masters Degree in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling or recognized by applicant’s faith group
  • Clinical
  • Pastoral
  • Education: 4 units of CPE (1600 hours) in an accredited ACPE hospital center Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 24 - months of hire Preferred One (1)+ years of chaplaincy experience in a hospital or healthcare setting

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Theology or Pastoral Care and 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Candidates must obtain Board Certified Chaplain APC certification within 24 months of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Holistic Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Grief Support
  • Pastoral Care
  • Empathetic Communication
  • Existential Care

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $36/hr
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Jul 22, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality...

Salary listed on 95 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Arizona chaplain roles need credentialed caregivers

In Arizona, chaplain openings often draw candidates with ministry training and experience supporting patients, families, or staff in emotionally demanding settings. These roles are competitive because employers look for ordination, a relevant degree, a valid fingerprint clearance card, and often prefer a master’s degree plus experience in mental health or ministerial work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of pastoral care and crisis support.

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