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Adjutant Chaplain
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Pueblo, CO, 81004-3733
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 23.53-34.15 HOUR
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Job description:
- The Adjutant Chaplain is a medical team clinician who supports a facility’s Spiritual Care Department in
delivering a healing environment for patients, families, and staff. The scope and depth of this position is
limited when compared with that of a Chaplain who carries board certification credentials.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Bachelor's degree required in spiritual care arts or equivalent bachelor’s degree from a college, university or institution accredited by the applicant’s institutional faith body. For all degrees, study in a theologically
related field is preferred. An equivalency may be granted if the applicant can document four years of
employment in an occupation that requires direct engagement with people, with at least two of those years in ministry related work with a faith-based organization or body. - At hire, applicant must have at least one unit of CPE or applicant may enroll in a CSH approved internal Clinical Pastoral Orientation (CPO) and complete the same within 12 months of hire. If the CPO option is utilized, A full unit of CPE that meets the standards of the next bullet point below, must be completed within 24 months of hire.
- CPE Units are required to be from an entity that is recognized by an accrediting agency listed by the U.S.
department of Education (DOE) or an internal CSH approved CPE program aligning with the competencies held by an entity recognized by the DOE. - Continuing Educational Standards Required: Adjutant Chaplains are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education in chaplaincy related topics annually (CY), except when enrolled in CPO/E (cf. Mountain Region ICCE guidelines).
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
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Frequently asked questions
Pueblo’s healthcare sector shows a steady need for spiritual care professionals like Adjutant Chaplains due to its growing patient population. While competition exists, especially in hospital chaplain jobs, candidates with clinical pastoral education and local certification tend to stand out in this community-focused environment.
Hospitals around Pueblo highly value candidates who have completed at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or who can enroll in an approved Clinical Pastoral Orientation (CPO). Accreditation from U.S. Department of Education-recognized bodies is often a prerequisite for hiring in local chaplaincy positions.
Mastering interpersonal empathy and understanding diverse faith backgrounds are crucial. Additionally, skills like crisis intervention and familiarity with healthcare protocols empower Adjutant Chaplains to support patients, families, and staff effectively in high-stress medical environments.
Many begin in supportive roles like Adjutant Chaplain positions and gradually pursue board certification or advanced clinical pastoral education. This progression opens doors to senior chaplain, chaplain director, or specialized chaplaincy roles within hospitals and faith-based organizations.
Adjutant Chaplains often focus on direct patient interaction and emotional support, usually with a narrower scope of clinical responsibilities. They assist spiritual care teams by providing compassionate presence without the full credentialing scope that senior chaplains carry.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a nurturing work culture with access to continuing education and internal clinical pastoral orientation programs. Their leadership invests in resources that help Adjutant Chaplains flourish while fostering a collaborative and compassionate team environment.
The setting is centered on compassionate care with a supportive team that values humankindness. Staff benefit from structured mentorship, educational resources, and leadership engagement, which together create an atmosphere conducive to personal and professional fulfillment.
Adjutant Chaplains in Pueblo typically earn between $45,000 and $60,000 annually. This range reflects regional healthcare budgets and the specialized skill set required for chaplaincy roles in medical settings, aligning with national averages for non-board-certified spiritual care clinicians.
Yes, candidates with a bachelor's in a theologically related field or equivalent experience in ministry roles can qualify. Completion of clinical pastoral education units or enrollment in approved orientation programs often compensates for formal chaplain degrees.
Pueblo offers a lower cost of living and a close-knit community atmosphere, which can reduce commute stress and foster strong local support networks. These factors contribute positively to balancing the emotional demands of chaplaincy work with personal wellbeing.