Chaplain – Green
Facility: Scripps Green Hospital
Location: La Jolla, CA
Career Area: Social Work
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 262003666
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Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.
Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.
Job Description
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla and on call would be at Green, La Jolla and Encinitas (north region hospitals only). The shift will be for 8 hour days but somewhat flexible (7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 8:30am to 5:00pm). The chaplains rotate “On call” coverage for emergencies. They are on call one week during the nighttime (Monday-Thursday) and one weekend (Friday-Sunday) of “on call” a month.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
The Chaplain is a person of spiritual integrity who empowers people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values. The position requires the ability to interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person. Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy is essential in providing a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency.
- Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest.
- Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education.
- Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
- One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility.
- Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units.
Required Certification/Registration:
- NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest.
- Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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