Pediatric Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Resilience

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Education benefit

Wellness program

403b retirement savings match

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients, families, and staff. The role supports diverse faith traditions and collaborates with community faith leaders to offer religious rites and resources during hospitalization and illness, trauma, or loss.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Divinity/Pastoral Counseling/Theology with ACPE training, 1 year of spiritual care experience, and eligibility for BCC;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity, Pastoral Counseling, Theology, or related field; 4 ACPE units.
• Minimum 1 year of spiritual care or pastoral ministry experience.
• BCC eligible: certification within 2 years; endorsement or ordination within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assesses sources of internal strength for patients, families, and staff; documents interventions.
• Performs religious rites and collaborates with faith leaders.
• Leads crisis debrief and coordinates with resources for staff resilience.
• Provides spiritual care materials and supports staff spiritual wellbeing.
• Engages in education, research, and departmental initiatives related to spiritual care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree

Divinity/Pastoral Counseling/Theology or related field with 4 ACPE units

Job description

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients, families, and staff. The role supports diverse faith traditions and collaborates with community faith leaders to offer religious rites and resources during hospitalization and illness, trauma, or loss.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Divinity/Pastoral Counseling/Theology with ACPE training, 1 year of spiritual care experience, and eligibility for BCC;