Staff Chaplain - Volunteer Services

Staff Chaplain

• Volunteer Services UC San Diego Health
• 4.1 San Diego, CA Job Details $28.07
• $37.

00 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Spanish Master's degree in religious studies Religious Studies Master's degree in theology Mid-level Master's degree Master of Theology Patient care Theology Patient interaction 1 year Individual counseling Leadership Hospital experience Health education and counseling Group counseling Divinity Full Job Description East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) 6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120,

United States Payroll Title:

SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2 HX

Department:

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale $28.07

• $37.

00 /

Hour Worksite:

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type:

Limited Appointment Appointment Percent:

20%

Union:

HX Contract Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Variable #139413 Staff Chaplain•

Volunteer Services Filing Deadline:

Fri 5/22/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion. UCSD Layoff from

Career Appointment :

Apply by 5/13/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants :

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Position involves the facilitation and nurturing of personal religious rituals and spiritual practices for patients, their families, staff, faculty, allied health students (as applicable), and other health care team members. Provides spiritual care and emotional support, including exploration of issues that are of meaning and value and / or issues causing moral or spiritual distress to patients, their families, staff, and others. Serves as a bridge to patient's religious community or congregation and to appropriate clergy or religious / spiritual leaders. Offers education and fosters conversation and clarification on cultural, ethical, religious, and other topics/dynamics that can affect patient care, family interactions, and staff performance. Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced spiritual care specialist to develop programs and respond to the spiritual needs of patients and their families, faculty, staff, allied health students (as appropriate), and other health care team members.

• Provides spiritual support and guidance to patients and their families, on a broad range of concerns.
• Plans, implements, and documents a course of action that may involve individual and group counseling, prayer sessions, meditations, discussions, or other forms of spiritual care and guidance.
• Participates as a seasoned member of an interdisciplinary team making a positive impact on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families. Provides expertise and is a resource on sensitive, unusual or complex cases.
• Plans and implements organizational wide programs, such as times of remembrance. Officiates interfaith, ecumenical, or religiously specific rituals / services for patients, families, and staff as appropriate. Officiates at events on-site, such as memorial services, weddings, baptisms, and blessings.
• Serves as an educational resource regarding spiritual care in the medical setting. Provides contacts and information on additional resources in the faith community as needed.
• Provides spiritual and emotional support to front-line staff, as well as faculty, allied health students (as appropriate) and other health care team members.
• Provides ethical consultation to patients, their families, and staff as requested.

Serves as an educational resource regarding spiritual care and staff wellness in the medical setting by facilitating educational sessions and other activities. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A

Master's Degree in theology, divinity, religious studies; or its equivalent in relevant training/experience. 4 (four) units of CPE from accredited training center Two (2+) or more years of relevant experience Ordination or commissioning by one's faith group to serve as a religious leader and endorsement or official recognition by that faith group to function as a chaplain. Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC),

Neshama:

the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of Hospital Chaplaincy experience. ACPE-certified as Educator or Associate Educator Experience leading guided meditation for patients and their families Fluent in Spanish

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This position will rotate to East Campus, Hillcrest and La Jolla. Must be able to work various hours based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:

Unclassified

• No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:

Unclassified

• No data available Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Job Details Date Posted 05/08/2026