Lead Chaplain

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Chaplain at CHOC provides direct spiritual care to patients and families, and offers supervisory leadership to staff chaplains within the hospital setting. This role supports compassionate, culturally competent care across departments and shifts.

Qualified candidates have at least three years of healthcare spiritual care experience, should demonstrate strong communication, and may be bilingual in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in healthcare related spiritual care.
• Two years of supervisory experience in spiritual care.
• Experience in program development and/or leadership.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, associates and providers.
• Provide supervisory leadership to the staff chaplains.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Crisis intervention

Pastoral counseling

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Education

Master of Divinity/Theology/Pastoral Care or Equivalent

4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children’s health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children’s health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Lead Chaplain provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, associates, and providers and supervisory leadership to the staff chaplains.

Pay Range Minimum $70,949 Midpoint $94,037 Maximum $117,062 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum three years of experience in healthcare related spiritual care and two years of supervisory experience providing spiritual care.
• Experience in program development and/or leadership.
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.

Education

• Required: Master of Divinity/Theology/Pastoral Care or Equivalent.
• 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education (accredited program).

Special Skill

• Required: Written and verbal communication; communicating ideas and thoughts effectively; interpreting and assimilating information.
• Skilled in word and database processing, public speaking, and engagement.
• Research and analyze best practices for providing spiritual care.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve problems with appropriate solutions and crisis intervention.
• Pastoral counseling.
• Time management and organization.
• Prioritizing and building, maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Licensure

• Required: Proof of Ordination; Ecclesiastical (Faith) or Community Endorsement; RQI Responder; Basic Life Support Certifications.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Must be board certified or eligible and obtain certification within two years of hire date.

Work Environments

• Functional Demand: Sedentary – Very light energy level.
• Lift 10 lbs. box overhead.
• Lift and carry 15 lbs.
• Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.
• Physical Activity Requirements: Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation.
• Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) – Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) – Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) – Occasional 0-35%.
• Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision.
• Environment Requirements: Airborne Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state‑of‑the‑art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well‑being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond.

We're always in search for our next Defender of Childhood!