Senior Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Pastoral Leadership

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Chaplain to provide comprehensive religious, spiritual, and pastoral care integrated into patient care. The role requires Master's level education, CPE training, and Ecclesiastical Endorsement, with English proficiency and citizenship as required by VA policy.

The incumbent will apply advanced spiritual care with clinical knowledge to improve patient well-being and collaborate with healthcare teams in a federal setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess the Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (as defined).
• Must have completed at least two CPE units (800 hours) in a health-care setting or equivalent training.
• Must have Ecclesiastical Endorsement dated within the past 12 months from the endorsing authority.
• English proficiency in spoken and written English as required by VA rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to Veterans, caregivers, and staff.
• Integrate pastoral care into all aspects of patient care and health and wellness.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Master of Divinity

Equivalent educational qualifications

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 2 units

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Chaplain to provide comprehensive religious, spiritual, and pastoral care integrated into patient care. The role requires Master's level education, CPE training, and Ecclesiastical Endorsement, with English proficiency and citizenship as required by VA policy.

The incumbent will apply advanced spiritual care with clinical knowledge to improve patient well-being and collaborate with healthcare teams in a federal setting.