Spiritual Health Internship - Summer 2026

Emory Healthcare

Posted 5 days ago

Full Time

Atlanta, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will participate and observe in providing spiritual care to patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with educators and professionals to promote healing and development. Responsibilities also include learning through reflection groups and didactics, and assisting in the leadership of worship services as required.

This Spiritual Health Internship is designed to provide practical experience towards Chaplain certification. It requires either graduation from an undergraduate school, a theological bachelor's degree, or ordination by a religious/spiritual authority; enrollment in a Master's level theological training program is preferred. The internship involves participating in interdisciplinary healthcare teams, engaging in reflection groups, and assisting with worship services.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Spiritual Care

Clinical Pastoral Education

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Reflection Groups

Individual Consultation

Didactics

Worship Service Leadership

Infection Control

OSHA Procedures

ACPE Compliance

Job Description

Description

Job Summary: The Spiritual Health Intern Unpaid is an educational program to achieve one unit of education towards the four total units of education towards Chaplain certification as credentialed by the Associate of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The 10 week program is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer months with the goal for each student to participate in 100 hours of education and 300 hours of clinical experience with supervision by accredited Spiritual Health Educators. Candidates are selected to join the program through an application process under the guidelines of ACPE. Primary duties and responsibilities: 1. Participate and observe as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team in providing spiritual care to patients and families. 2. Participates and observes in continuous collaboration with educator, team members and other health care professionals to promote environment of care, healing and professional development. 3. Learn by participating in reflection groups, individual consultation and didactics totaling at least 100 hours for one unit. Commitment for one unit. 4. Responsible for assisting in the leadership of worship services as required at each site. 5. Understands and complies with Spiritual Health and CPE policies, and applicable Emory Healthcare policies. 6. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations. 7. Once enrolled/accepted, expected to register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Graduation from an undergraduate school or completion of a theological bachelor's degree or ordination by a religious/spiritual authority. Preferred Qualifications Enrolled in Master's level theological training (wording may vary according to Tradition-not required but desirable). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

  • How to Apply
  • Application Deadline 2/27/2026
  • Submit completed application on the Emory Healthcare careers website.
  • Please upload ALL required documents to your candidate profile by the application deadline.
  • Complete the ACPE Application using the link below and attach to your candidate profile.                             
  •         Application link: https://acpe.edu/education/cpe-students/cpe-application
  •   Pay the $60 application online at https://spiritualhealth.emory.edu/education/trainee-resources.html#anchor-pay-fees-online
  • Letters of recommendation are not required.
  • Any additional quesitons, please send an email to ehcearlycareers@emoryhealthcare.org

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