Chaplain - Spiritual Counselor (Tarrant County)

Are you called to provide comfort and spiritual guidance during life’s most sacred transitions? We are seeking a Chaplain - Spiritual Counselor to join our clinical team. In this role, you will be a cornerstone of support, performing spiritual assessments and providing pastoral care to patients and caregivers of all ages. If you are a compassionate professional dedicated to meeting the diverse spiritual needs of families in their homes, we invite you to apply.

For nearly 100 years, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) has been a trusted pioneer in hospice care, helping our neighbors age with dignity and independence. Our mission-driven work spans 16 counties across North Texas—including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, and Tarrant to rural communities in Fannin and Navarro—ensuring no one faces life's transitions alone. As a non-profit, we prioritize people over profits, treating every patient like family and maintaining a gold standard of clinical excellence. Beyond hospice, our community roots run deep through programs like Meals on Wheels. We are looking for a Chaplain who thrives in a collaborative, IDT environment and is ready to carry forward our legacy of compassionate, high-quality spiritual care.

We offer a competitive salary with mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees also receive a 401(k) with a 6% company match and two-year vesting, generous PTO with six paid holidays and flexible days, professional development and education reimbursement opportunities, and the support of a mission-driven work environment.

Job Summary

As a Chaplain, your primary mission is to assess and address the spiritual needs of hospice patients and caregivers across all age groups. You will develop individualized plans of care, offer crisis intervention, and facilitate services of prayer or ritual that respect the diverse philosophies and beliefs of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Support: Conduct spiritual assessments and develop a comprehensive plan of care (POC) tailored to the patient and family. 
• Counseling & Rituals: Provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, and lead worship or rituals as appropriate. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with the IDT and local clergy to resolve spiritual or ethical issues and update care plans. 
• Bereavement Care: Make visits prior to death and remain available to support families during the bereavement period. 
• Documentation: Complete and submit all clinical documentation in a timely manner to track patient responses and interventions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Divinity or Theology preferred 
• Affiliation: Must be in good standing with your denomination or religious affiliation. 
• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as a Chaplain is required. 
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of community spiritual resources. 
• Requirements: 
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and auto liability insurance. 
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check. 
  • Proof of TB testing and Hepatitis acceptance/declination.

Working Conditions

This position involves traveling locally to visit patients in their homes. You should be comfortable working in various conditions, including occasional exposure to infectious diseases and unpleasant weather. The role requires prolonged standing, walking, and the ability to make quick decisions under stressful conditions to meet patient needs.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.