Clinical Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

Veterans Health Administration; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Chaplain (GS-09/11) to provide holistic spiritual care in a pluralistic VA setting in California. Must hold an M.Div. or equivalent and maintain ecclesiastical endorsement within 12 months.

Board certification (BCCI or reciprocal) is required, with CPE as applicable. Foreign credentials evaluated as needed. Candidates should demonstrate KSAs for spiritual assessments, care plan creation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with healthcare teams to

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent evidenced by graduate theological degree from CHEA/ATS-accredited institution.
• Board-Certified Chaplain (BCCI) or reciprocal U.S. certifying body; 4 units of CPE required for some certifications.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement dated within the past 12 months from official endorsing body.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual assessments to patients and families.
• Coordinate religious services and chaplaincy care respecting diverse faith traditions.
• Collaborate with health care teams to update treatment plans addressing spiritual needs.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual assessments

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity

CHEA/ATS accredited theology

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Chaplain (GS-09/11) to provide holistic spiritual care in a pluralistic VA setting in California. Must hold an M.Div. or equivalent and maintain ecclesiastical endorsement within 12 months.

Board certification (BCCI or reciprocal) is required, with CPE as applicable. Foreign credentials evaluated as needed. Candidates should demonstrate KSAs for spiritual assessments, care plan creation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with healthcare teams to