Clinical Pastoral Education Resident (Chaplain)

About the role

The Baton Rouge General Clinical Pastoral Education Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Chaplain Residency. The CPE Residency program is a 12-month position in which students serve as full-time hospital employees while earning four (4) units of CPE training.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, supportive environment for BRG patients, family members, visitors, employees, and physicians via personal alignment with our BRG Vision, Mission & Values.
• Assess the spiritual, religious, emotional, and existential needs of patients and their loved ones of all and no religious and spiritual traditions in diverse clinical settings and provide appropriate pastoral interventions.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient visits and pastoral interventions provided in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Escalate issues/requests to ensure quality in services provided.
• Provide crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner.
• Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations.
• Contribute toward meeting/exceeding department and organization goals for employee engagement, employee retention, quality and safety, patient satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility.
• Assist with administrative/clerical support as needed by department and leadership.
• Responsible, efficient use of hospital supplies. Self-motivation to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
• Service-focused and willing to assist fellow team members.
• Actively participate in the Baton Rouge General Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency program, including completion of all writing, reading, and evaluative assignments and engaging actively in Group and Individual Supervision, with the goal of completing the educational and clinical requirements for chaplaincy certification.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI).
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop computers and Microsoft Office 365 programs/apps. Capacity to learn additional computer programs for purposes of maintaining patient records and interacting with CPE program's online Learning Management System (LMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or theological school is required.
• Master's degree in Divinity or related field from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or equivalency is preferred.
• One successfully completed unit of CPE is desirable but not required.
• Two years of affiliation/membership or experience in pastoral ministry in a congregational or clinical setting is preferred, as well as good standing with one's faith group.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or theological school is required. Master's degree in Divinity or related field from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or equivalency is preferred. One successfully completed unit of CPE is desirable but not required.
• Experience: Two years of affiliation/membership or experience in pastoral ministry in a congregational or clinical setting is preferred, as well as good standing with one's faith group.

Skills

• Self-motivation to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
• Service-focused and willing to assist fellow team members.
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop computers and Microsoft Office 365 programs/apps. Capacity to learn additional computer programs for purposes of maintaining patient records and interacting with CPE program's online Learning Management System (LMS).

Benefits

Compensation: $35,600 + Comprehensive Benefits Program

Pay

$35,600

Schedule

Full Time Day Shift: Rotational Weekend Shifts and On Call Required

Company Profile

Baton Rouge General is a community owned, not-for-profit that began as the city's first hospital in 1900. With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses (Mid City, Bluebonnet, and Ascension), Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. From our acclaimed Regional Burn Center to our award-winning cancer and heart programs, it's our vision to excel as a locally led, independent health system dedicated to the health of our communities.