Veterans Chaplain: Spiritual Care Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Washington state seeks a Chaplain to provide complete religious ministry services to Veteran patients, caregivers, and staff, serving as pastoral minister and primary spiritual resource for their spiritual needs. The role involves conducting religious services, pastoral care, and coordinating chaplain services.

Applicants must hold a Master of Divinity or equivalent, an ecclesiastical endorsement, and board certification (or approved equivalency) with English

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master of Divinity or equivalent educational degree from CHEA/ATS accredited program.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved agency (NACES) and deemed equivalent to U.S. programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete religious ministry services to Veteran patients, their caregivers, and staff.
• Serve as a primary spiritual resource, advisor, and point of contact for patients.
• Conduct religious services, pastoral ministry, and administration of chaplain services.

Skills

Chaplains' ministry

Pastoral counseling

Spiritual care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Board certification in chaplaincy

Tools

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Washington state seeks a Chaplain to provide complete religious ministry services to Veteran patients, caregivers, and staff, serving as pastoral minister and primary spiritual resource for their spiritual needs. The role involves conducting religious services, pastoral care, and coordinating chaplain services.

Applicants must hold a Master of Divinity or equivalent, an ecclesiastical endorsement, and board certification (or approved equivalency) with English