Chaplain - Hillcrest

Scripps Health

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiovascular, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Multicultural, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Religious Studies, Storage Area Network (SAN), Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Job Description - Chaplain - Hillcrest (262004360)

Job Description

Chaplain - Hillcrest - 262004360

Description

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest. This position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Occasional flexibility may be needed to support weekends or evenings for special events, training, or departmental needs, but the primary schedule is weekdays/Sundays.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Chaplain is a person of spiritual integrity who empowers people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values. The position requires the ability to interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person. Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy is essential in providing a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency.
  • Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest.
  • Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education.
  • Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
  • One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility.
  • Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems.
  • Good verbal and written communications skills.
  • Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units.

Required Certification/Registration:

  • NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest.
  • Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

  • Ordained Roman Catholic Priest.

Job

: Social Services

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

4077 FIFTH AVENUE

SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization

: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting

: Jul 21, 2026, 3:46:27 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 38.54 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 55.88

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers