Job detail
Relief Chaplain
Stanford Health Care
PART_TIME
Posted 4/29/2026
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 ethical consultations, 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 interpersonal skills.
postgraduate degreeDocumentationTeachingCommunication skillsMentorshipCrisis interventionPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCultural sensitivityEnd-of-life careSpiritual carePastoral counselingClinical pastoral educationEthical consultationReligious leadershipInterfaith services