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Novant Health

Chaplain Resident

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Wilmington, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/20/2026

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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.

$59,754 / year median in North Carolina

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Chaplain Resident Novant Health - 3.7 Wilmington, NC Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications Emotional support for clients Mid-level Psychological support for patients Emotional support for patients Pastoral counseling Bachelor's degree Driving Patient interaction Communication skills Spiritual well-being Patient family support

Full Job Description What We Offer:

Chaplain Resident Location:

New Hanover Regional Medical Center -

Wilmington, NC Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional on-call shifts

Start Date:

September 2026 (12 month commitment) Are you ready to deepen your spiritual care skills and make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and healthcare teams? As a Chaplain Resident at Novant Health, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their loved ones by addressing their unique spiritual, emotional, and social needs.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

4 Year / Bachelors Degree or an equivalent degree or equivalent graduate degree, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of one unit of ACPE accredited CPE; preferably in a healthcare setting, preferred. Roles requiring communication across disciplines, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Connected with a faith community to potentially seek endorsement, commissioning, and or ordination, required. Additional Skills (required): Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Additional Skills (preferred): Experiences in group learning; experiences in providing care to persons of all faith traditions and/or differing belief systems; experiences of working within the healthcare setting.

What You'll Do:

This residency offers a dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experience and structured educational opportunities aligned with ACPE standards and the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. You'll provide compassionate spiritual support to patients, families, and Novant Health team members, while participating in didactic seminars, curriculum development, and mentorship designed to grow your professional skills.