Job detail
Interfaith Chaplain - Fixed Term
Stanford Health Care
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/7/2026
Location
Palo Alto, California
Salary
$38 - $49 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The chaplain provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, including bedside visits and leading interfaith services. They also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, provide crisis support, and mentor clinical pastoral education students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies and have completed four units of clinical pastoral education. At least one year of related healthcare experience is required, along with strong communication and ethical decision-Making skills.
postgraduate degreeCommunicationDocumentationTeachingMentorshipProblem-solvingCrisis interventionPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCultural sensitivityInterfaith ministrySpiritual carePastoral counselingClinical pastoral educationEthical consultationReligious services leadershipCrisis debriefing
Benefits
- Professional development
- Educational opportunities
- Health care services