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Staff Chaplain

UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin

$54,342 - $81,512/yrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Staff Chaplain · $54,342 - $81,512/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -24% vs. median posted salary for healthcare roles in Madison, Wisconsin ($71,400, n=536)
$8,500 · p10p90 · $350,000
this role: $54,342median $71,400

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 536 posted healthcare roles in Madison, Wisconsin salarys. This role sits in the 35th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 24% below the Madison, Wisconsin median for similar positions.

The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual care services to patients and families by integrating their values into the medical plan of care. They also communicate spiritual needs to the interdisciplinary health care team and support patients through difficult hospitalization challenges.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 12

00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. No weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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 a Staff Chaplain to

Create an assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and accommodates and integrates 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 and provides guidance to other chaplains 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

  • Master's Degree in Divinity or Master’s level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Required
  • Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting Required
  • Completion of a 1-year CPE Residency Program in a hospital setting Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • 1 year hospital work experience post-CPE or two (2) years of other relevant spiritual or ministry experience Required
  • 2 years of work experience post-CPE in a Level 1 Trauma Center and/or children’s hospital Preferred
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Eligible for Board Certification by a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 2 Yrs Required
  • Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 3 Yrs Required
  • Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) 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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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Divinity or a related theological field and have completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Additionally, at least one year of hospital work experience post-CPE is required, along with eligibility for board certification.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Spiritual care
  • Theological counseling
  • Clinical pastoral education
  • Medical plan integration
  • Hospital chaplaincy

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition benefits
  • Adoption assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$54,342 - $81,512/yr
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted
Aug 5, 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 Staff Chaplain Roles Value Clinical Preparation

Wisconsin Staff Chaplain positions commonly require graduate theological education, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and post-CPE hospital experience; board-certification eligibility can strengthen candidacy. This role lists $54,342–$81,512 annually, with health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and a referral bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then verify certification documentation before applying.