Chaplain Student

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Provides spiritual care to patients and families, including assessment and documentation in the Electronic Health Record; participates in interdisciplinary rounds with other members of the health care team; provides response to emergency spiritual care needs as an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program requirements. Provides staff support.

Job Description:

*The start date for this position is August 17, 2026*

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides spiritual care to patients and families, including assessment and documentation in the patient's medical record.
• Fulfills the ACPE CPE program requirements, including, but not limited to, those outlined in the CPE Handbook and the appropriate ACPE CPE Outcomes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and coordinates spiritual care with other members of the healthcare team.
• Provides response to emergency spiritual care needs as an on-call chaplain.
• Provides emotional and spiritual support to hospital employees.
• Complies with departmental policies, procedures, and record keeping.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's
• Applicant must be accepted in the Sutter ACPE CPE program
• Applicant must maintain concurrent enrollment with ACPE as a CPE Student

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $24.00 to $24.00 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.