On-Call Chaplain
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSanta Barbara, CA, United States
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentSpiritual Care
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Master's degree in theology or related field
Successful completion of one unit of CPE/CPT from an accredited certifying organization
Experience working with people addressing spiritual and ethical issues
One additional CPE/CPT unit from a leading certifying organization
Chaplaincy Board Certification through a leading certifying organization
Six months working in a hospital chaplaincy program
Benefits
Shift differentials
On call pay
Incentive pay
Bonus opportunities
Management incentive program
About the role
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an On-Call Chaplain for their Spiritual Care department responsible for providing spiritual care to patients, families, hospital personnel, and medical staff by assisting them in the integration of the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their own beliefs and practices. Serves as a liaison with physicians, patient, families, and the Ethics Committee in addressing ethical issues regarding treatment decisions. Works closely with community spiritual leaders to ensure continuity of spiritual care.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
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Minimum: Master’s degree in theology or related field and successful completion of one unit of CPE/CPT from an accredited certifying organization.
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Preferred: One additional CPE/CPT unit from a leading certifying organization.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
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Preferred: Chaplaincy Board Certification through a leading certifying organization.
Years of Related Work Experience:
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Minimum: Experience working with people addressing spiritual and ethical issues.
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Preferred: Six months working in a hospital chaplaincy program.
About the company
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Benefits
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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