Associate Chaplain
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open chaplain jobs in Texas post a median of $29.50 an hour, the middle half $26.75–$32.01, across 3 jobs that state their pay. Chaplains employed in Texas earn a median of $28.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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
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Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Health System hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
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About Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare is a for-profit, publicly traded health care company in Dallas with nearly 100,000 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) employees. It runs 50 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) acute care and specialty hospitals in eight states and, through USPI, more than 500 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) ambulatory surgery centers and 26 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) surgical hospitals in 37 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) states. Source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)
Based in Dallas, TXHires in Texas, Florida, Arizona, California, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Tennessee, MichiganPay on its listings: 15.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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