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Chaplain

Ascension Health

Jacksonville, FLFull-time$52–76K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–76K/yr
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NACC Chaplain CredentialAPC, NACC, CASC, Or NAJC Board Certification

Job overview

The Chaplain provides religious and spiritual counsel to patients, families, and associates, supports people experiencing emotional and spiritual distress, and integrates spiritual care into treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The role also mentors Clinical Pastoral Education students and fellows. The position is based at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, with a full-time day schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Spiritual CounselingInterdisciplinary CollaborationMentoring

Qualifications

NACC Chaplain CredentialAPC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC Board CertificationMaster's in Theology or Related3 Units Clinical Pastoral Education4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Jacksonville, FL

  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

  • Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Provide compassionate religious and spiritual counsel to patients, families, and associates, addressing emotional and spiritual distress with respect for all cultures and traditions.

  • Cultivate deep spiritual and religious connections through consistent visitation and communication, serving as a pillar of support for patients and their families.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the seamless integration of holistic spiritual care into the patient's overall treatment and wellness plan.

  • Develop future spiritual care professionals by actively mentoring Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • Chaplain credentialed from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC (or certification obtained within 2 years of hire, risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required.

Education

  • Master's degree or enrolled in a Master's degree program in Theology, Spirituality, Social Work, Divinity, Philosophy, Servant Leadership, Pastoral Studies, Human Behavior, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE, CPEI, or CPSP is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 52117.00

Max Salary 76221.11

How this job compares

Set against the 465 open Chaplain jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$52–76K/yr
  • US median$62–86K/yr62 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $64K, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($73K) — in the middle half of Chaplain salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 39 open Chaplain jobs in Florida and 465 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Chaplain postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (215 postings).
Education
286 of the 465 open Chaplain jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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