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Chaplain
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Provide spiritual care, counseling, and support to people in hospitals, military, prisons, and organizations regardless of faith tradition
$40,000 – $85,00010% Remote3 careerDetailPage.levels
Chaplain Resident → Staff Chaplain → Senior Chaplain → Director of Spiritual Care
$85k
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Chaplains provide spiritual care, emotional support, and counseling to people in institutional settings — hospitals, military, prisons, corporations, and universities. Unlike congregational clergy, chaplains serve people of all faiths and none, offering comfort during crisis, grief, and life transitions. Industry Demand: growing — healthcare chaplaincy expanding as hospitals recognize spiritual care's role in healing; military always needs chaplains
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$40K
Senior
$85K
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