CHAPLAIN NON CERT

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $32.38 - $48.17 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID

2026-478057

Employment Type

Part Time

Department

Chaplaincy Services & Pastoral Care

Hours/Pay Period

40

Weekly Schedule

Variated

Shift

Varies

Remote

No

Category

Chaplain

Travel

No

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.

• Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, personnel and medical staff, taking special note of newly admitted and critically ill patients.
• Affords compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
• Works effectively with the sick and dying, responds effectively in crisis situations, and deals with stress.
• Utilizes and explores options for technology providing connection and spiritual support for patients, families, and staff in the outpatient setting.

Required

• Masters degree in theology or related field and Experience working in clinical specialty areas and the ability to effectively meet and address pastoral and spiritual needs, upon hire
• Experience in chaplaincy in the hospital and outpatient settings, upon hire
• Minimum of one-year experience in hospital chaplaincy
• Catholic Chaplain, upon hire

Preferred

• Certificate Other Board certified, or certification eligible chaplain with current CPE completed, or the ability to complete at least 2 units of CPE
• Experience with completing spiritual care assessments in an Electronic Health Record
• Additional experience in outpatient spiritual care
• Basic understanding of differences among cultures, particularly Hispanic
• Commitment to one's own personal and spiritual growth
• Ability to utilize and explore options for technology providing connection and spiritual support for patients, families, and staff in the outpatient setting

MISSION SERVICES

Supports mission integration processes and activities which effectively support and promote the mission and values of Dignity Health.

Promotes the mission and values as communicated in Dignity Health's Statement of Common Values.

Collaborates with the Director of Spiritual Care to promote Spirituality in the Workplace and ensure the integration of spiritual care in patient care processes.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• Willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows established departmental policies.
• Communicates well with supervisor -- reporting problems with equipment, supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality.
• Projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Regularly participates in spiritual care department staff meetings

Performance Improvement

• Identifies and implements methods of improving the quality of spiritual care of patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Makes suggestions for improvement.
• Measures progress against quality goals.

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.