Emory Healthcare Spiritual Health Internship Summer 2027

Emory • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Spiritual Health Intern is an unpaid educational program offering one unit of education toward the four units required for chaplain certification credentialed by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The program is offered in the fall, spring, and summer. For one unit, students participate in 100 hours of education and 300 hours of supervised clinical experience with accredited Spiritual Health Educators. Candidates are selected through an application process following ACPE guidelines. Once accepted, interns are expected to register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

The internship provides opportunities to observe and participate in spiritual care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborate with educators and healthcare professionals, and take part in reflection groups, individual consultation, and didactics. Interns may also assist with leading worship services and must follow applicable Spiritual Health, CPE, and Emory Healthcare policies.

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 qualification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate and observe as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing spiritual care to patients and families.
• Participate and observe in ongoing collaboration with the educator, team members, and other healthcare professionals to promote an environment of care, healing, and professional development.
• Learn through reflection groups, individual consultation, and didactics totaling at least 100 hours for one unit.
• Assist in leading 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 and accepted, register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern