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Tenet Healthcare Corporation·San Antonio, Texas
Chaplain
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The Staff Chaplain provides professional spiritual care to patients, families, and staff to support whole-person health. They work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate, holistic support across the facility.
Staff Chaplain is responsible for the provision of professional spiritual care to meet the needs of patients, families, and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious preference. Chaplain serves alongside interdisciplinary health care colleagues to create holistic care community to provide whole person care within the facility they serve. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college or university. Graduate professional degree from an accredited theological school. Four Units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE, Inc., or NACC. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school. One year residency from an accredited ACPE center MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Pastoral and/or chaplaincy experience of one year. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Clinical pastoral experience of two (2) years. Bilingual (Spanish/English). Pastoral and/or chaplaincy experience of two (2) years. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Association of Professional Chaplains board certification (BCC) eligible; and ecclesiastical endorsement. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certification (BCC) by the Association of Professional Chaplains or an affiliate cognate group. REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA #LI-GF2
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
Candidates must hold a graduate professional degree from an accredited theological school and have completed four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education. At least one year of pastoral or chaplaincy experience is required, along with board certification eligibility.
Market context
In Texas, chaplain openings are often tied to hospitals, senior care, and other settings where spiritual support is part of daily care. These roles are competitive because employers usually want both formal theology training and practical experience, plus local mobility; this posting also notes a Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience aligns with the stated spiritual care background before applying.