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Chaplains

Our Chaplain Network

Our chaplain network is made up of highly experienced professional chaplains who represent a diversity of religious denominations.

  • Atheist
  • Baháʼí
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Protestant Christian
  • Greek Orthodox
  • Hindu
  • Humanist
  • Jewish
  • Muslim
  • Native American
  • New Age
  • Spiritual, not religious
  • Sikh
  • Unitarian Universalist

Why join SpirituWell’s network?

The delivery of healthcare is rapidly changing. While care used to be limited to in-person visits within a healthcare setting, telehealth and virtual care are expanding to an ever-growing range of settings and services reaching people wherever they need care the most. Join our virtual chaplain network and provide compassionate spiritual care services to individuals nationwide. Our platform offers secure and confidential video visits, allowing you to connect with diverse individuals from various backgrounds and faith traditions. Choose your shifts, work remotely, and reach those who may not have access to in-person chaplaincy services. Embrace technology to expand your impact and make a difference. Join our highly experienced and fast-growing network of chaplains, collaborate with fellow professionals, and contribute to the growth of our innovative platform.

Impact

Expand your impact to a national reach of care settings and people in need.

Flexibility

Gain flexibility around when, where, and how long you work.

Income

Get compensation for applying your skills, experience, and pursuing your life’s purpose.

Health Equity

Provide care that responds to the unique needs of denominationally and culturally diverse populations.

Innovation

Bring chaplaincy to an evolving healthcare system being disrupted by digital technology.

Growth

Hone your professional skill set, expertise, and grow your career.

Chaplain Spotlight

Jessica Shannon is a board certified chaplain working with SpirituWell

Jessica Shannon

Jessica Shannon is a board certified chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains. She earned her BA in Modern Languages and Literature from Sweet Briar College in 2003 and her Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2007. She completed her CPE Internship in 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and, in 2007-2008, she completed her CPE Residency at Memorial Hermann Hospital and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, also in the Texas Medical Center. Jessica specializes in spiritual play, children’s bereavement, medical decision making, and end of life support. Jessica consults as a speaker and teacher on grief, particularly on supporting bereaved children, and spiritual play. She also freelance writes for grief and equestrian publications and co-leads an international group called SPIN (Spiritual Play International Network) with the goal to educate and encourage pediatric chaplains to integrate spiritual play as an intervention and assessment tool in their regular practice.

Jacqueline Hope Derby is a SpirituWell chaplain.

Jacqueline Hope Derby

Jacqueline Hope Derby is a professional spiritual care provider and a certified bereavement facilitator. She has focused her career on issues related to miscarriage and fetal demise, infertility, pediatric medical ethics, trauma, research, and healthcare justice. Jacqueline's extensive experience includes serving as a chaplain at Norton Healthcare, VITAS Hospice, and UNC Hospitals. She's also worked for Carolina Donor Services, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and in other ministry positions. Jacqueline holds a BA in Liberal Studies from St. Thomas University and an M.Div from Duke Divinity School. She completed her chaplain residency at Rush University Medical Center as the resident for trauma at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

Chaplain Sign Up

Please fill out our sign-up form to learn more about opportunities to join our virtual chaplain network.