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Lee Health

Chaplain

Pay: $54,496/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Fort Myers, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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What they do

A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.

$58,771 / year median in Florida

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:

Lee Health - 2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers

FL 33901

Department:

Spiritual Services Work Type:

Full Time Shift:

Shift 1/11:00:00AM to 7:30:00PM Minimum to

Midpoint Pay Rate:

$22.78 - $29.62 / hour Summary The hospital chaplain provides spiritual care and support to patients, loved ones and staff, addressing their diverse religious and spiritual needs. The chaplain ensures holistic care, facilitating healing and well-being. Key responsibilities include spiritual assessments and support, crisis intervention and emotional care, patient, family, and staff visits and collaboration with hospital leadership.

Requirements Education:

Masters degree in divinity or theology from a fully accredited university or seminary is required. Verification of a minimum of four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) by an accredited Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) center is required.

Experience:

1 year of experience as a functioning chaplain preferred.

Certification:

Board certification or eligible for board certification within two years of employment by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, the Association of Professional Chaplains, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains is required.

License:

N/A Other:

A current letter of Denominational or Ecclesiastical Endorsement by the applicants faith group is required. Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in a team environment with fluid communication.

US:

FL:

Fort Myers