Senior Chaplain & Program Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle seeks a Supervisory Chaplain to provide supervisory and senior clinical chaplaincy services across VHA facilities. The role integrates spiritual care with patient-centered health care and leads the chaplaincy team to support veterans, caregivers, and staff.

The position requires a Master of Divinity, ecclesiastical endorsement, and board certification, with strong leadership and policy development skills to advance program objectives and crisis

Qualifications

• Must hold Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from CHEA/ATS-accredited institution.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from official endorsing authority within 12 months.
• Board certification by BCCI or reciprocal body; 4 units of CPE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory and senior clinical chaplain duties in VHA settings.
• Deliver religious, spiritual, and pastoral care aligned with patient and family needs.
• Integrate pastoral care into all aspects of chaplain services and health care.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Policy development

Crisis counseling

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

CHEA/ATS-equivalency review

Board Certification (BCCI or reciprocal)

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle seeks a Supervisory Chaplain to provide supervisory and senior clinical chaplaincy services across VHA facilities. The role integrates spiritual care with patient-centered health care and leads the chaplaincy team to support veterans, caregivers, and staff.

The position requires a Master of Divinity, ecclesiastical endorsement, and board certification, with strong leadership and policy development skills to advance program objectives and crisis