Job Information
Sutter Health Chaplain Student in Sacramento, California
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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.