New

Chaplain

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
Sep 02, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Chaplain Summary Provide a full ministry of pastoral care and spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, and staff in assigned areas within hospital, hospice, or community programs. Work Performed Level I: Provide immediate and long-term assessment of the spiritual situation and needs of the persons in the assigned areas. On referral and at the chaplain's initiative, provide pastoral care and counseling, to include the full range ofsacraments and rituals of the religious community. For persons of other faith perspectives who wish ministry from within their faith, identify and make referrals to appropriate and available clergy or religious leaders in the community. Provide supportto hospital staff in the assigned areas through individual counseling and through structured group meetings. Participate in the assessment, education and resolution of medical ethical issues in the assigned areas. Develop the pastoral component in interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas. Level II: Inclusive of Level I Duties and Responsibilities develop a program of outreach to community clergy and religious leaders for the purpose of creating adjunct chaplaincy. Provide mentorship for chaplain residents and interns assigned to this chaplain's area. Conduct ongoing pastoral evaluation and pastoral research programs in assigned areas. Conduct seminars with foci on specific pastoral care issues for chaplain residents and interns. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Level I: Skills in crisis intervention. Ability to provide ministry in high stress environment Skills in pastoral assessment Physically capable of sustained work in high stress environment. Level II: Skills in mentoring the clinical work of chaplain interns and residents Level Characteristics Level II: Development of administrative and mentoring skills for coordinating and administering a pastoral care spiritual support ministry in a major health system, to include participation in the training programs for chaplain interns and residents. Minimum Qualifications Education Master of Divinity or equivalent degree. Completion of four units of ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education. Experience Level I: Six months pastoral ministry, in church or institution. Level II: Three years of experience as a clinical chaplain Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Letter of support from a religious affiliation. Level I: Eligible for certification as "Board Certified Chaplain" by the Association of Professional Chaplains. Level II: Credentialed as "Board Certified Chaplain" by the the Association of Professional Chaplains or other equivalent chaplain credentialing body. (Preferred) Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.