St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

 Job Overview

Assists in providing for the total needs of the patients who are entrusted to his/her care. Their ministry is in concert with physicians, nurses, social workers and other members of the staff. The Chaplain provides sacramental, liturgical and pastoral ministry to patients, their families and the hospital staff.

• Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts  acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling or closely related field and previous experience in hospital ministry is helpful.
• If the applicant is a Roman Catholic, he/she must be in good standing.
• A non-Catholic chaplain must be in good standing with her/his Religious Tradition.