Chaplain Resident, CPE 2026

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Interested in learning more about the Harris Health CPE Program? Join us at one of our virtual information sessions occurring monthly, every first Tuesday.

Program Duration: August 24, 2026 - August 5, 2027. One unit of CPE is preferred but not required.  The application fee of $25 must accompany the application.

Please visit CPE at Harris Heath to learn more about our program. For more information about Clinical Pastoral Education visit ACPE to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Chaplain Resident, under supervision of CPE educator and manager, provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff of Harris Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. An individual who, through a written application and admissions interview, has demonstrated the ability to participate in an ACPE certified CPE Program. 
2. Completion of an ACPE application.
3. Completion of a Bachelor's degree is a minimum with at least 72 academic hours of accredited theological education or Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate theological degree.
4. Other requirements or education and experience as a specific ACPE Center may be required. Experience working with diverse populations or religious institutions. One previous CPE unit preferred; not required 
5. Equipment Operated: computer, telephone, pager.
6. Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from approved provider: American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross
   

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:    
1. Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Bilingual Skills: Preferred
Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports)

2.  Other Skills:
Analytical, Medical Terms Statistical Computer Proficiency:  MS Word, MS Excel 
 
3.  Work Schedule:   Weekends    Flexible       Overtime       Travel       On Call

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Health insurance
• Sick leave
• Public Holiday paid time off
• Accrued Paid Time Off