Emory Healthcare Spiritual Health Intern Summer 2027

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Spiritual Health Intern Unpaid program is an educational program designed to provide one unit of education toward the four total units required for Chaplain certification credentialed by the Associate of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The program is offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer. Each student participates in 100 hours of education and 300 hours of supervised clinical experience with accredited Spiritual Health Educators. Candidates are selected through an application process under ACPE guidelines. Once accepted, interns are expected to register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

The intern participates in and observes spiritual care alongside the interdisciplinary health care team, collaborates with educators and health care professionals, and takes part in reflection groups, individual consultation, and didactics. The intern may assist with leading worship services and must follow Spiritual Health, CPE, and applicable Emory Healthcare policies, as well as infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an undergraduate school, completion of a theological bachelor's degree, or ordination by a religious or spiritual authority.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in master's-level theological training; wording may vary according to tradition. This is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate and observe as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team in providing spiritual care to patients and families.
• Participate and observe in continuous collaboration with the educator, team members, and other health care professionals to promote an environment of care, healing, and professional development.
• Participate in reflection groups, individual consultation, and didactics totaling at least 100 hours for one unit.
• Assist in the leadership of worship services as required at each site.
• Understand and comply with Spiritual Health and CPE policies and applicable Emory Healthcare policies.
• Understand and comply with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.
• Once enrolled or accepted, register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

What This Job Offers

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