Chaplain - Hillcrest

Chaplain - Hillcrest

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest. This position is MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:30 PM. Occasional flexibility may be needed to support weekends or evenings for special events, training, or departmental needs, but the primary schedule is weekdays/Sundays. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Chaplain is a person of spiritual integrity who empowers people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values. The position requires the ability to interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person. Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy is essential in providing a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.

Qualifications Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency. Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest. Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education. Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues. One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility. Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems. Good verbal and written communications skills. Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units. Required Certification/Registration: NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest. Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community. Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: Ordained Roman Catholic Priest.

Job: Social Services Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO Work Locations: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103 Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego Job Posting: Jul 20, 2026, 10:16:27 PM Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD): 38.54-Maximum Rate (USD): 55.88 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.