Chaplain

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

base pay

incentives

paid time off

insurance: medical/dental/vision

life and disability insurance

paid parental leave

403b retirement match

education benefit

Résumé du poste

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families, and care teams within a pediatric hospital setting. The role includes spiritual guidance, collaboration with faith leaders, and participation in education and research related to grief, bereavement, and spiritual resilience.

The position requires a Master's degree in Divinity or related field with ACPE-credited pastoral education, and at least one year of

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Divinity or Pastoral Counseling, Theology; 4 units of CPE at an ACPE accredited center.
• One year of spiritual care or pastoral ministry experience.
• Board Certified Chaplain eligible; certification within two years of start.
• Endorsement for ministry in a hospital setting or ordination within two years of hire.

Responsabilités

• Assess sources of inner strength for patients, families, and staff.
• Perform religious rites and collaborate with faith leaders.
• Lead crisis debriefs and support staff resilience.
• Provide spiritual care materials and support for patients, families, and team.
• Engage in education, research, and departmental activities related to spiritual care.

Connaissances

Pastoral counseling

Crisis intervention

Spiritual care

Documentation

Formation

Master's

Divinity or Pastoral Counseling, Theology; 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education

One year spiritual care/pastoral ministry experience

BCC eligible; Certification within 2 years

Endorsement/Ordination within 2 years

Description du poste

Job Overview

The Chaplain provides spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients, families, and team members of Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). The Chaplain offers spiritual guidance and resources during hospitalization and periods of illness, crisis and loss, providing services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses the source of internal strength (spiritual or faith tradition) for patients, families, and team members. Responds to spiritual care needs when dealing with illness, trauma, crisis, end of life, stress, and loss. Documents interventions and services provided.
• Performs religious rites, services, and acts as a resource collaborating with community faith leaders.
• Leads crisis debrief and coordinates with organizational resources for staff spiritual resilience.
• Provides spiritual care materials for the support of patients and families. Supports team members with their spiritual resiliency and compassion development.
• Provides spiritual services in alignment with departmental and organizational objectives and strategies.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with faith leaders and spiritual community partners. Networks and sustains faith community or spiritual community partnerships.
• Specializes in pediatric spiritual care related to a specific medical field, participates in annual continuing education.
• Participates in education about grief and bereavement and research opportunities within the hospital and wider research community. Participates in programming spiritual concepts to meet the needs of families and staff.
• Participates in educational and research opportunities within the hospital or wider research community. Participates in departmental meetings and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Master's
• Area of Study
  • Divinity or Pastoral Counseling, Theology, or related field; 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education at an ACPE accredited teaching center.
• Experience
  • One (1) year of spiritual care or pastoral ministry experience
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) eligible Certification completion within two (2) years of start of employment
  • Endorsement for Ministry in a Hospital setting or Certificate of Ordination by a recognized religious organization within two (2) years of hire.

Schedule/Shift

• 40hrs FT
• Sunday-Wed 8am-6:30pm

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $56,434.50 to $84,651.75

Benefits Information

• base pay
• incentives
• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• company provided life and disability insurance
• paid parental leave
• 403b employer match (retirement savings)
• a robust wellness program
• access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career
• annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
• Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date

12/04/2026

Location

Colorado Springs

Position Type

Regular