Lead Clinical Pastoral Education Chaplain

Veterans Health Administration; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Chaplain Service seeks a GS-12 level chaplain to provide spiritual care across VISN 7 facilities including inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes education, program development, and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead CPE programs, supervise learners, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Candidates should hold a Master of Divinity, ecclesiastical endorsement, and board certification; CPE educator

Qualifications

• Education and credentials must meet VA chaplain standards and CHEA/ATS recognition.
• Board certification or equivalent with CPE experience is required.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement must be current and from an approved authority.
• Ability to educate and supervise CPE students across levels and settings.
• Experience aligning chaplain education with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Educate CPE students and plan all levels of the CPE program.
• Develop and implement chaplain education programs and curricula.
• Support staff wellness and resilience through education and supervision.
• Consult on spiritual assessments and appropriate referrals in complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation processes and timely reporting.

Skills

Educate CPE students

Program development

Written and verbal communication

Staff resiliency education

Ethics in professionaleducation

Curriculum development

Diversity in education

Education

Master of Divinity degree

CPE Educator certification

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Board Certification (BCCI or reciprocity)

Foreign education evaluation (NACES)

Tools

EHR documentation proficiency (Spiritual Assessments/Reassessments)

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Chaplain Service seeks a GS-12 level chaplain to provide spiritual care across VISN 7 facilities including inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes education, program development, and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead CPE programs, supervise learners, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Candidates should hold a Master of Divinity, ecclesiastical endorsement, and board certification; CPE educator