Chaplain

About the role

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the system has revenues over $3 billion, an A+ credit rating, nearly 14,000 team members, and operates multiple hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialized facilities including MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and a Level 1 Trauma Center. The Cooper University Healthcare Pastoral Care Department provides spiritual care and compassionate presence to patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care for individuals with or without a specific religious affiliation.
• Listen and offer compassionate presence and emotional support to patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Serve as an empathic listener, guiding individuals through illness, injury, and grief.
• Help restore a sense of peace and hope in the often‑chaotic hospital environment.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years’ experience as a healthcare chaplain.
• Completed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), currently enrolled in a CPE program, or interested in CPE training.
• BA or BS in theology, Religious Studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Graduate Seminary degree (Master of Divinity) or specialized theological training within denominational guidelines (e.g., Eucharistic Minister, ordained deacon) or equivalent theological degree.
• Completion of at least one unit of CPE or current enrollment.
• Ordination or endorsement from a faith community (preferred).
• Membership in a nationally recognized professional chaplaincy certifying group.
• Certification from a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC, NAJC).
• Membership in a National Pastoral Care Certifying group (e.g., APC, NACC).
• Denominational endorsement (“Letter of Call”).

Pay

USD $23.00 – USD $37.00 (hourly)