Spiritual Health Internship - Summer 2026

Emory • Atlanta, GA

17d

About The Position

Description Job Summary : The Spiritual Health Intern Unpaid is an educational program to achieve one unit of education towards the four total units of education towards Chaplain certification as credentialed by the Associate of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The 10 week program is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer months with the goal for each student to participate in 100 hours of education and 300 hours of clinical experience with supervision by accredited Spiritual Health Educators. Candidates are selected to join the program through an application process under the guidelines of ACPE.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in Master's level theological training (wording may vary according to Tradition-not required but desirable).

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees