Chaplain - Per Diem - Flexible Availability Needed

Chaplain - Per Diem - Flexible Availability Needed

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Chaplains work in the Department of Spiritual Care to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff.

Duties of a Chaplain may include the following but are not limited to:

• Patient visitations with specific attention to staff referrals and family concerns.

• Interdisciplinary approach to staff members.

• Maintain awareness of hospital systems; facilitate an awareness of Chaplaincy to others.

• Leader of prayer; develop/plan seasonal, interfaith or memorial services.

• Provide liturgical support for religious services.

• Night/Weekend/Holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity from an ATS accredited program - Please Note: Verification of degree and certifications (e.g., diploma, official transcript, etc) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration .

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 units of CPE through ACPE

• 1 years of ministerial experience post completion of CPE

• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplains faith or denomination or the equivalent for practicing faith tradition

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

• • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

• • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.

• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay : for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions

• Shift Differentials : Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Number: 2603944

Official Job Title: : Chaplain

Job Field : Other

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : Spiritual Care

Schedule : Per Diem

Shift : Variable Shift Hours: : Variable - As Needed Pass Days: : Variable

Posting Start Date : Nov 3, 2026

Posting End Date : Feb 1, 2027, 11:59:00 PM

Salary: : $41.19 / Hour

Salary Grade: : SG22

SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital

Req ID: 2603944