Full time
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.
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Key Strengths for Success
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
At Saint Alphonsus, you’ll join a mission‑driven organization where your calling is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly matters. We’re proud to offer an environment where compassion, collaboration, and excellence come together to serve our communities.
Saint Alphonsus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of you and your family, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans with employer match
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Wellness programs and resources
Benefits are available to eligible colleagues in accordance with plan requirements.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
