Chaplain

Mercy San Juan Medical Center·Carmichael, California

$32 - $48/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 16 days ago

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Chaplain · $32 - $48/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-41% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Carmichael, California ($55.00/hr, n=61)

$16.90/hr · lowesthighest · $92.22/hr

this role: $32.38/hrmedian $55.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 61 posted healthcare roles in Carmichael, California rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 41% below the Carmichael, California median for similar positions.

The Chaplain provides spiritual, religious, and existential care to patients, families, and staff, particularly during crises or grief. They collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and ensure the integration of holistic care.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California.

Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.

Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California 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.

Job Requirements Required Bachelors Other, upon hire 4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education, upon hire Preferred Masters Other in Theology or Divinity., upon hire 1 year of chaplaincy experience in the hospital setting, upon hire Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Theology or Divinity, one year of hospital chaplaincy experience, and Board Certified Chaplain status.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Communication
Empathy
Crisis intervention
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Holistic care
Grief support
Pastoral care
Spiritual counseling
Clinical pastoral education
Religious support

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $32 - $48/hr
Location: Carmichael, California
Posted: Aug 25, 2026
Closes: Aug 25, 2027
Application: Employer website

California chaplain roles need clinical readiness

In California, chaplain openings are often competitive because employers look for both spiritual care experience and readiness to work in clinical settings. For this role, the listed requirements include a high school diploma or GED, current BLS certification, proof of Medical Assistant Program completion, and ongoing quarterly AHA RQI competency after hire. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping candidates review details faster; before applying, confirm your certifications are current and match the posted credentials.