Associate Chaplain

Job Description Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Job Summary Adventist Health Simi Valley is seeking an Associate Chaplain for a per diem position with a combination of shifts. We are looking for a qualified, compassionate, and dedicated individual who is able to work onsite at our Simi Valley, California location. The ideal candidate will provide spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff in a diverse healthcare environment. Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Required Master of Divinity degree accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Preferred Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s respective denomination or faith tradition: Required Essential Functions Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents. Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends. Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner. Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met. Acts as a spiritual resource for staff. Accountable to the organizational mission, core vision and values. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. JOB INFO Job Identification : 70997 Job Category : Specialist Posting Date : 2026-08-25T18:01:48+00:00 Locations : Simi Valley, CA, United States Assignment Category : Per Diem Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $30.91 to $42.40. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring Department : Chaplaincy (AHSV) Shift Length : Combo #J-18808-Ljbffr