Chaplain - Clinical Pastoral Education Residency

Baptist Health South Florida • Boca Raton, FL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Come be a part of a growing spiritual care team for the largest faith based healthcare organization in South Florida - Baptist Health South Florida. Our Clinical Pastoral Education program sits on the campus shared by Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Lynn Cancer Institute on the southern end of tropical Palm Beach County, Florida. We are 2.5 hours north of Key West and 2.5 hours south of Orlando and Disney World. A plethora of opportunities are offered to residents to provide ministry to patients, family members and staff from rich religious and culturally diverse populations in various clinical specialties. Our CPE program is also part of the Center for the Advancement of Learning division of Baptist Health South Florida. We take education seriously and focus on giving our participants quality training in a supportive and encouraging learning environment that fosters growth and allows room for curiosity and innovation.
Chaplain residents will have a responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients, families, staff and visitors in assigned clinical areas and as referrals and urgent requests are given (60-65%). They will also be given 10-12 hours per week (25-30%) to attend required Clinical Pastoral Education class sessions as part of their training. Residents may work with two ACPE Certified Educators during their training period with BHSF, but general oversight of all administrative, professional and educational functions is provided by the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Program is targeted to begin on August 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor‘s degree required.
• Applicants must have at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education to apply for the residency.
• Active enrollment in a BHSF CPE program is required.
• Applicants need to be proficient in English, and communicate well in oral and written forms.
• They should be receptive to learning and open to new things.
• Applicants should have a willingness to give and receive feedback in a relational manner and to reflect theologically.
• Applicants also need to be comfortable with the use of technology involving computers and video conferencing.
• Good standing with a faith body that is nationally recognized.

Nice To Haves

• Master‘s degree preferred in Divinity, or theological studies.
• It is helpful to have obtained a Master of Divinity degree or a Master of Arts in Religion or Theological studies (or equivalent), but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, staff and visitors in assigned clinical areas and as referrals and urgent requests are given (60-65%)
• Attend required Clinical Pastoral Education class sessions as part of their training (10-12 hours per week (25-30%))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level