For more information or to apply
Contact the Spiritual Care department at 904.202.4242 or email Courtney.Hester@bmcjax.com.
Spiritual Counseling Internship Program
Gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide holistic support across a variety of disciplines.
Spiritual Counseling Internship Program Main Content
At Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, we believe in high-quality, holistic care that heals and comforts the whole person – body, mind and spirit. As a spiritual counseling intern, you will have the unique opportunity to deeply explore the emotional and spiritual aspects of caring in a healthcare setting.
Why Baptist Health?
Our 6 hospital health system provides comprehensive care for every stage of life. As part of your clinical experience, you will shadow professional chaplains and interact with team members from multiple healthcare disciplines as you care for patients, families and team members experiencing illness and transition in their lives. Our program will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide holistic support across a variety of disciplines.
Application and Requirements
Fall Internship
August 23 - December 3, 2024
Application Deadline: July 12, 2024
Spring Internship
January 13 - April 25, 2025
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024
Qualifications
Current enrollment in a ministry, pastoral care, or counseling degree at Southeastern University in Jacksonville, Florida
Program Requirements
• 8 hours/week of clinical care provided during daytime hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
• 3 in-house overnight on-call shifts during the semester
Contact the Spiritual Care department at 904.202.4242 or email Carmen.Emerson@bmcjax.com.
