Chaplain - Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

This is a full -time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas working Monday-Friday daily business hour shifts with on-call responsibilities. Chaplains participate in a rotating on-call schedule that includes one weekend a month, one week of weeknight coverage a month, and rotating holiday coverage throughout the year.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Chaplain is a person of spiritual integrity who empowers people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values. The position requires the ability to interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person. Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy is essential in providing a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency.
• Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest.
• Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education.
• Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
• One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility.
• Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units.

Required Certification/Registration

• NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest.
• Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $38.54-$55.88/hour