Senior Chaplain & Program Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle seeks a Supervisory Chaplain to lead the chaplaincy program, supervise staff, and ensure full integration of religious and spiritual care into patient services.

Requirements include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, ecclesiastical endorsement, board certification, and strong leadership in interdisciplinary teams. This role schedules Mon-Fri with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent educational qualification from CHEA/ATS accredited institution.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from official national endorsing authority, current within 12 months.
• Board Certification by BCCI or reciprocal US body; 4 CPE units preferred.
• Foreign education evaluated by a NACES affiliate if applicable.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for the chaplaincy program and staff.
• Manage a complex chaplain service program across multiple clinics and services.
• Oversee religious and spiritual care and advise facility leadership on religious expressions.
• Develop local policy, productivity, and clinical practice standards.
• Serve as primary Chaplain resource and liaison for patients, caregivers, and staff.
• Conduct comprehensive religious services and pastoral ministry across settings.

Skills

Administration

Personnel management

Resource management

Strategic planning

Supervisory duties

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Divinity

Educational equivalency review (if no M.Div.)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle seeks a Supervisory Chaplain to lead the chaplaincy program, supervise staff, and ensure full integration of religious and spiritual care into patient services.

Requirements include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, ecclesiastical endorsement, board certification, and strong leadership in interdisciplinary teams. This role schedules Mon-Fri with on-site duties.