Molly Soper
Los Angeles
Summary
Knowledgeable and empathetic interfaith hospital chaplain with background as Clinical Chaplain Resident. Provided spiritual, emotional and religious support in diverse and medically acute environments, fostering strong interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and staff. Adept at creating spiritual assessments, interventions, and care plans to foster holistic well-being, particularly in moments of crisis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Clinical Chaplain Resident
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Serve as the primary chaplain for the Emergency Department, Medical ICU, telemetry, and adolescent psychiatric units at a Level I trauma center
Lifeguard II
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2017 - 01.2026
- Performed aquatic rescues and provided emergency medical response in challenging landscapes
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Served as the primary chaplain for the Neonatal ICU, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum/Antepartum, adult telemetry and adolescent psychiatry
Echo Catechetical Apprentice
Diocese of Meath, Ireland
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed pastoral strategies with the Bishop of Meath for the continued vitality of the Diocese and parish
- Provided culturally competent pastoral care in an international context
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Cross Village
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided medical care for 20+ residents per shift in a long-term memory care setting during COVID-19
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
University of Notre Dame, McGrath Institute for Church Life
Notre Dame, IN06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05-2022
Skills
- Interfaith chaplaincy: competent in diverse religious and cultural spiritual care and collaborating with religious leaders
- Grief and crisis support: comfortable taking initiative during Code-Blues and end-of-life scenarios
- Spiritual care: assess patients and families utilizing assessment questions and providing appropriate interventions
- Spiritual assessment: facilitate conversations with patients and families, identify spiritual strengths, and document
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: sharing assessment findings with other team members for patient care
- Staff care: lead de-briefings following critical incidents, informal check-ins, and one-on-one support
Certification
- Board Certified Chaplain (Anticipated), National Association of Catholic Chaplains May 2026
- ACPE Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Units I-IV August 2025
- Los Angeles Skills Academy Certified Nursing Assistant January 2021
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Chaplain Resident
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2025 - 08.2026
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Echo Catechetical Apprentice
Diocese of Meath, Ireland
10.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Cross Village
01.2021 - 05.2021
Lifeguard II
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2017 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Saint Mary's College
Master of Arts - Theology
University of Notre Dame, McGrath Institute for Church Life