Chaplain

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

13d

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus, our work is grounded in a calling to care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. We’re looking for a Chaplain in Boise, ID who feels called to walk alongside patients, families, and colleagues during some of life’s most meaningful and vulnerable moments. If you’re passionate about spiritual care, energized by collaboration, and inspired by service, this role offers an opportunity to make a profound difference every single day. Why You’ll Love This Role As a Chaplain at Saint Alphonsus, you’ll be a fully integrated member of the care team, offering compassionate, inclusive spiritual support across the continuum of care. Your presence will help foster healing, dignity, resilience, and hope — not only for those we serve, but for the colleagues you support as well.

Requirements

Master’s degree in theology, religion, spiritual care, spirituality, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
At least 1 year of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training (chaplaincy or health care ministry experience preferred)
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Comfort working in a collaborative, shared‑leadership environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems

Nice To Haves

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) through APC, CASC, NACC, or NAJC Includes a qualifying master’s degree, 4 units (1,600 hours) of ACPE‑accredited CPE
Faith‑based endorsement from a recognized certifying body
Ability to design and implement spiritual care programs across the care continuum
Confident communicator who can work comfortably with clinical terminology
A personal presence rooted in honesty, integrity, compassion, and inspiration

Responsibilities

Provide Transformative Spiritual Care Support patients, residents, participants, families, and colleagues from diverse spiritual, cultural, and religious backgrounds
Assess spiritual needs and respond with individualized, meaningful interventions
Honor and respect each person’s beliefs, values, and practices as part of the healing process
Offer spiritual care during times of crisis, illness, grief, transition, and reflection
Collaborate as a Clinical Team Member Partner with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care teams as a recognized clinical professional
Document spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record
Observe outcomes of care and adapt support to meet evolving needs
Support Healthy Communities & Colleagues Develop and participate in spiritual care programs that promote community well‑being
Collaborate with faith leaders (churches, synagogues, mosques, and more) to support members receiving care
Educate and coach colleagues to recognize and respond to spiritual distress
Promote programs focused on workplace spirituality, resilience, and well‑being
Live the Mission Model and integrate Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all interactions
Participate in quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives alongside the Spiritual Care Manager
Maintain ethical, professional practice aligned with regulatory standards and organizational integrity
Care for Yourself, Too Engage in ongoing personal formation, reflection, and self‑care to support resilience and healthy work-life balance