Chaplain (Casual)
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: This position provides spiritual care to
patients of all ages and their families. Services include but are
not limited to, individual patient/resident support related to
spiritual matters, family support, and prayer. Provide support
patients and families facing grief and end of life issues to
include assisting with decision making and Advanced Care Planning.
May assist or occasionally lead religious ceremonies of worship,
rituals and other spiritual care programs as directed. Documents
care and counseling provided and participates in meetings and
educational programs. These services are provided on an on-going
basis as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Serves patients in
outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities depending on
Essentia Health location. Education Qualifications: Chaplain I
Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Divinity,
Ministry or a related field, or three years professional experience
in related field, necessary to gain understanding in the
relationship of pastoral care to medical care. Successful
completion of 1 ACPE accredited unit of CPE.
Licensure/Certification Requirement: Associate Membership in NACC
(National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of
Professional Chaplains) or NAJC (National Association of Jewish
Chaplains) or SCA (Spiritual Care Association) is strongly
preferred. Special Requirement: Ecclesiastical endorsement: For a
Catholic priest/minister or vowed religious by his/her superior and
the local Bishop. At time of hire and annually documentation from
the chaplain’s religious tradition or endorsing body is required,
and must indicate continued endorsement, good standing, or other
affirmation of support as is appropriate to their tradition.
Chaplain II Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology,
Divinity, Ministry or a related field, or three years professional
experience in related field, necessary to gain understanding in the
relationship of pastoral care to medical care. A graduate degree in
Theology, Divinity, Ministry or a related field counseling, or some
other job related field is preferred. Successful Completion of 2
ACPE accredited CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) units is required
at the time of hire. Completion of an additional 2 ACPE accredited
unit is required within 24 months of hire. Licensure/Certification
Requirement: Associate Membership in NACC (National Association of
Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains)
or NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains) or SCA
(Spiritual Care Association) is strongly preferred. Special
Requirement: Ecclesiastical endorsement: For a Catholic
priest/minister or vowed religious by his/her superior and the
local Bishop. At time of hire and annually documentation from the
chaplain’s religious tradition or endorsing body is required, and
must indicate continued endorsement, good standing, or other
affirmation of support as is appropriate to their tradition.
Chaplain Masters Educational Requirement: Master’s degree in
theology, Divinity, Ministry or a related field Successful
Completion of 3 ACPE accredited units of CPE with 4th ACPE
accredited unit completed within 12 months and then board
certification required within 24 months. Certification/Licensure
Required: Membership in NACC (National Association of Catholic
Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) NAJC
(National Association of Jewish Chaplains), or SCA (Spiritual Care
Association) is strongly preferred. Certification with the NACC,
APC or SCA required within 24 months of hire Special Requirement:
Ecclesiastical endorsement: For a Catholic priest/minister or vowed
religious by his/her superior and the local Bishop. At time of hire
and annually, documentation from the chaplain’s religious tradition
or endorsing body is required, and must indicate continued
endorsement, good standing, or other affirmation of support as is
appropriate to their tradition. Employee Benefits at Essentia
Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your
well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive
benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We
offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan
for the future, and we invest in your professional development
through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible
scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on
your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that
benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your
benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End:
variable / variable Hours Per Pay Period: Compensation Range:
$20.86 - $31.29 / hour Union: FTE: 0 Weekends: yes Call
Obligations: Yes Sign On Bonus:
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