Chaplain

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Description: 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. What You’ll Do 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 What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications 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