Providence·Spokane, Washington
The Chaplain Resident provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff while participating in an action-reflection educational model. They also engage in on-call duty rotations and work under the supervision of the Clinical Pastoral Education manager.
The Chaplain Resident provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, guests, and staff.
Simultaneously the Chaplain Resident is actively engaging in an action-reflection, process model of education that focuses on the development and enhancement of the student's professional competency and pastoral identity.
Reports to the Manager, Clinical Pastoral Education (CE) and works under the day-to-day supervision of the CE and assigned Spiritual Services Leader.
The CPE Resident participates in on-call duty rotation.
The program is designed for one year.
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• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree in theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or relevant religious studies similarly accepted in chaplaincy board certifying organizations
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Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf].
The position requires a Bachelor's degree as a minimum qualification. A Master's degree in theology, divinity, or related fields is preferred.
Market context
Chaplain resident positions in Washington are often tied to hospitals, hospice, and other care settings that need spiritual support for patients, families, and staff. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with theological training, pastoral experience, and comfort working in emotionally demanding environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm whether your degree and clinical or ministry background align before applying.