Chaplain Lead

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Chaplain Lead to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a vibrant community. The role emphasizes leadership in pastoral care, with opportunities to uplift others and facilitate personal and spiritual growth. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in hospital chaplaincy and will be expected to maintain certification in their field.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in hospital chaplaincy required.
• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) expected.
• Active involvement in an institutional faith body is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promotes effective functioning of pastoral services within the facility.
• Coordinates day-to-day pastoral services operation.
• Documents and completes all paperwork related to pastoral activities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Effective interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in a spiritual care-related field

Formal study in a theologically related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Chaplain Lead (25020914)

Job Number:

25020914

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days

Location: 7700 S Broadway, Littleton, 80122

The role you’ll contribute:

Promotes effective functioning of the pastoral/spiritual services within a facility. This includes primary oversight and responsibility to provide spiritual/pastoral care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves facilitating a climate conducive to the spiritual growth of patients, families, and hospital staff under the direction of the Director of Mission and Spiritual Care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Serves on task forces, projects, and committees as assigned, including quality improvement initiatives.
• Documents and completes all paperwork related to pastoral activities, ensuring compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists in writing or updating policies and procedures as needed.
• Coordinates the day-to-day pastoral services operation for the facility.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required qualifications:

• Three years of experience in hospital chaplaincy with strong leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Effective interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Affiliation and active involvement in an institutional faith body.
• Master’s degree in a spiritual care-related field or an equivalent degree from an accredited college/university or institution affiliated with the applicant’s faith body.
• Chaplains who have completed 4 units of CPE are expected to become board certified within 12 months; exceptions must be approved by their manager. Certification organizations include: National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc, Association of Professional Chaplains, Spiritual Care Association (4 units), The Association of Certified Christian Chaplains, or equivalent. Maintaining current certification status is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Affiliation with an institutional faith body, preferably a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for AdventHealth hospitals.
• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). At hire, applicants must have at least one unit of CPE and agree to complete additional units as needed (at least one every six months) from a recognized accrediting agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Fifty hours of continuing education in chaplaincy-related topics annually, unless enrolled in CPE or preparing for certification.
• Formal study in a theologically related field is preferred.