Chaplain

Chaplain

Job ID 394452 Date posted 11/09/2026

• Phoenix, Arizona
• Full Time
• Spiritual Care
• Remote: No

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Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The chaplain provides spiritual counsel, comfort and pastoral ministry to the spiritual needs of patients and families as assigned. This individual provides a pastoral perspective when consulting with staff, patients and families regarding ethical, moral or personal issues. The chaplain is skilled in crisis and bereavement counseling and is an active participant in interdisciplinary patient care team. This individual promotes a healing environment enhancing spiritual and mental health for both patients and staff. The chaplain''s duties include providing sacraments / rituals from many faith traditions of patients, relatives and staff as requested. May require being an Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) after the conclusion of training. This person may serve in advance care planning role after training. This individual must demonstrate a cultural knowledge and knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the lifespan. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient''s status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient''s age-specific needs is required. In addition, the chaplain supports leadership through activities that includes development of staff, teaching, community involvement, and participation in research as appropriate. Must be available to work flexible hours which can include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends with on-call required.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

• Masters Theological degree (e.g. Master of Divinity (MDiv/equivalency as established by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) from an accredited seminary of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Preferred: Master in Public Health/PhD in related fields such as philosophy, religion, ethics, or spiritual care research.
• Minimum of four units Clinical Pastoral Education from an Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) approved center An applicant of a current ACPE Resident with three completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education must complete the fourth CPE unit within 1 year of hire.
• Faith Specific Chaplain Requirements: (Preferred: Masters theological/related field degree, including PhD, in related fields such as philosophy, religion, ethics, public health or spiritual care research).
• Preferred: 1-2 years working experience in healthcare setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Note: Faith specific chaplains who seek to advance professionally and/or are expected to serve the spiritual care needs of other patients, including addressing non-religious spiritual needs, must complete four ACPE units and become Board Certified within four years of hire.
• Endorsement for service as a Chaplain by appropriate faith community required within 1 year of hire.
• Board Certification or certification- eligible (BCC) within one or more of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains/United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (NACC/USCCB), the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or the Association of Jewish Chaplains (AJC). Board Certified Chaplain preferred upon hire; otherwise, completion of certification within 4 years of hire with a national association (as listed above) which requires a minimum of four units of ACPE education.
• For chaplains whose clinical assignment(s) require travel, an unrestricted, unexpired Driver's license is required.
• Skills required: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills.1-year Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation experience in healthcare setting.
• BCCI through Association of Professional Chaplains (or within 3 years of hire).

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$67,454.40 - $101,212.80 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Days Hours: 0800-1700 Sunday-Thursday Posted shift may change based on department needs and could include Day or Night shift coverage.

Weekend Schedule

Call requirement: Overnight 2x per month. Weekends: Some weekends required.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee''s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Tavy Smalls

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