Trauma Center Chaplain Resident & Clinical Pastoral Fellow

VCU Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Affordable healthcare insurance

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Chaplain Resident to deliver comprehensive spiritual care within a high‑acuity urban hospital. You will rotate through diverse clinical settings while pursuing your MS in Patient Counseling at VCU, with mentorship from national and regional leaders in chaplaincy.

The program emphasizes clinical ethics, research literacy, and board preparation, offering hands‑on CPE and leadership training. Expect a demanding, rewarding environment at a Level I trauma center.

Qualifications

• Acceptance into the Master of Science in Patient Counseling program.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care for patients, families, and staff with available resources.
• Document interventions in patient records and participate in ethics discussions.
• Offer bereavement support and spiritual guidance to relatives during critical times.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to integrate spiritual care in care plans.
• Engage in quality improvement efforts related to spiritual care delivery.
• Pursue personal and professional development under faculty mentorship.

Skills

Spiritual care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Bereavement support

Education

MS in Patient Counseling

Tools

Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Chaplain Resident to deliver comprehensive spiritual care within a high‑acuity urban hospital. You will rotate through diverse clinical settings while pursuing your MS in Patient Counseling at VCU, with mentorship from national and regional leaders in chaplaincy.

The program emphasizes clinical ethics, research literacy, and board preparation, offering hands‑on CPE and leadership training. Expect a demanding, rewarding environment at a Level I trauma center.