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Children's Hospital Colorado

Chaplain

Aurora, CO · On-site

The Chaplain provides spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients, families ... Specializes in pediatric spiritual care related to a specific medical field, participates in annual ...

Children's Hospital Colorado

Chaplain

Aurora, CO · On-site

The chaplain will also support patients and families across an eight-state region through ... Specializes in pediatric spiritual care related to a specific medical field, participates in annual ...

CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

San Bernardino, CA · On-site

... and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children ... One California As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate ...

Baptistjax

This is a Full-Time Days opportunity and will support Wolfson's Pediatric ICU (PICU) and assist with Pediatric Behavioral Health Purpose and Meaning Support Groups. The Chaplain will provide pastoral ...

Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Chaplain

Omaha, NE · On-site

Monday-Friday days At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our ... Experience working as a chaplain, preferably in a healthcare setting Preferred Skills and Abilities

City of Hope

Chaplain

Duarte, CA · On-site

The chaplain is a professionally-trained individual who provides inter-faith spiritual care ... Offers developmentally age-appropriate spiritual support to pediatric patients and demonstrates ...

City of Hope

Chaplain

Duarte, CA · On-site

The chaplain is a professionally-trained individual who provides inter-faith spiritual care ... Offers developmentally age-appropriate spiritual support to pediatric patients and demonstrates ...

Driscoll

Chaplain

Corpus Christi, TX

Pediatric experience preferred. * Theological education from an accredited college or university which fulfills educational requirements for Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) in the Association of ...

Children's Hospital Colorado

Chaplain

Aurora, CO · On-site

The Chaplain provides spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients, families ... Specializes in pediatric spiritual care related to a specific medical field, participates in annual ...

Children's Hospital Colorado

Chaplain

Aurora, CO · On-site

The Chaplain offers spiritual guidance and resources during hospitalization and periods of illness ... Specializes in pediatric spiritual care related to a specific medical field, participates in annual ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for pediatric chaplain in the United States is $63,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What situations or challenges does a pediatric chaplain frequently encounter in a hospital setting?

Pediatric Chaplains often provide support to children and their families during serious illness, injury, or end-of-life care, which can involve navigating complex emotional and spiritual needs. They may be called upon to assist in crisis situations, offer spiritual rituals, and facilitate communication between families and healthcare teams. Collaborating closely with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other chaplains, they work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. The role can be emotionally demanding, but also deeply rewarding as chaplains help families find comfort, meaning, and hope during difficult times.

What does a pediatric chaplain do?

A Pediatric Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to children, families, and healthcare staff in medical settings. They offer comfort during stressful times, assist with religious or cultural needs, and help families cope with illness, hospitalization, or loss. Chaplains work as part of the healthcare team, respecting diverse beliefs while providing compassionate care.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a pediatric chaplain?

To excel as a Pediatric Chaplain, you typically need a Master's degree in divinity, theology, or a related field, along with clinical pastoral education (CPE) and professional chaplaincy certification. Familiarity with hospital information systems and documentation tools is often required, as is knowledge of ethical and privacy standards in healthcare. Outstanding interpersonal skills, compassion, cultural sensitivity, and resilience help chaplains support children and families through emotional and spiritual challenges. These skills and qualifications are vital to providing holistic care and comfort in stressful healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Chaplain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 5% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Chaplain

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Children's Hospital Colorado rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 1,056 rated hospitals

Job description

The Chaplain provides spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients, families, and team members of Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). The Chaplain offers spiritual guidance and resources during hospitalization and periods of illness, crisis and loss, providing services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths.
This position serves as the primary spiritual care expert on the palliative care team. In partnership with unit chaplains, the role provides spiritual care to patients, families, and team members on inpatient units served by the palliative care program. The chaplain will also support patients and families across an eight-state region through telehealth appointments and, eventually, in-home visits.
In collaboration with the palliative care team, Bereavement Coordinator, psycho/social/spiritual colleagues, and other interdisciplinary partners, this role will help educate Children's Hospital Colorado team members and the broader community on palliative care, end-of-life issues, and related topics.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assesses the source of internal strength (spiritual or faith tradition) for patients, families, and team members. Responds to spiritual care needs when dealing with illness, trauma, crisis, end of life, stress, and loss. Documents interventions and services provided.
  • Performs religious rites, services, and acts as a resource collaborating with community faith leaders.
  • Leads crisis debrief and coordinates with organizational resources for staff spiritual resilience.
  • Provides spiritual care materials for the support of patients and families. Supports team members with their spiritual resiliency and compassion development.
  • Provides spiritual services in alignment with departmental and organizational objectives and strategies.
  • Establishes and maintains rapport with faith leaders and spiritual community partners. Networks and sustains faith community or spiritual community partnerships.
  • Specializes in pediatric spiritual care related to a specific medical field, participates in annual continuing education.
  • Participates in education about grief and bereavement and research opportunities within the hospital and wider research community. Participates in programming spiritual concepts to meet the needs of families and staff.
  • Participates in educational and research opportunities within the hospital or wider research community. Participates in departmental meetings and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Degrees
    • Master of Divinity
  • Area of Study
    • Pastoral Counseling, Theology, or related field; 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education at an ACPE accredited teaching center.
  • Experience
    • Minimum Experience Required: One (1) year of spiritual care or pastoral ministry experience
      • 2 Years Experience preferred
      • Palliative Care experience preferred
      • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Additional Requirements
    • Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) eligible Certification completion within two (2) years of start of employment
      Endorsement for Ministry in a Hospital setting or Certificate of Ordination by a recognized religious organization within two (2) years of hire.

Schedule/Shift
  • 40hrs FT
  • M-F 8-430p - Based on department needs*

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $54,790.77 to $82,186.16
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Estimated Close Date
08/31/2026
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