Inpatient Psychiatric Chaplain — Trauma-Informed Care

Northern California Behavioral Health System; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Job summary

Northern California Behavioral Health System seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and ethical guidance within an inpatient psychiatric hospital. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, offering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services to patients, families, and staff while supporting organizational values and patient rights.

The role involves crisis support, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical staff to align spiritual care with treatment

Qualifications

• MDiv or equivalent graduate theological degree.
• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (2–4 units; psychiatric/trauma-focused preferred).
• One year of experience providing spiritual care in healthcare, behavioral health, or crisis environments.
• Familiar with trauma‑informed care and culturally competent spiritual practices.
• Handle With Care certification within orientation timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and crisis support for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into treatment plans.
• Support staff well-being and debrief after critical incidents.
• Document spiritual assessments and interventions in medical records.
• Lead optional spirituality groups and offer bereavement and grief support.
• Assist with family meetings and ethical decision-making discussions.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis presence

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Documentation

Electronic health records

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Clinical Pastoral Education (2–4 units)

Board certification/ APC eligibility preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern California Behavioral Health System seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and ethical guidance within an inpatient psychiatric hospital. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, offering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services to patients, families, and staff while supporting organizational values and patient rights.

The role involves crisis support, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical staff to align spiritual care with treatment