These positions are located in the Chaplain Service at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. VHA Chaplains provide religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to all persons that are commensurate with the needs, desires, and voluntary consent and they address the spiritual component of health and wellness in every patient care setting.
The duties of the Chaplain in Chaplain Service include but are not limited to: Serves as a Chaplain professional providing comprehensive, religious ministry services to Veteran patients according to their specific needs and desires. Carries out a ministry which is highly integrated into VHA's Chaplain program. Provides thorough guidance and advice to Chaplain Service management staff, other Chaplains, and other stakeholders.
Ensures program effectiveness and modification of service pattern, which includes research and leadership of clinical teams. Serves as a primary Chaplain resource, spiritual advisor, and liaison for the spiritual needs of patients, caregivers, and staff. Addresses the religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of patients and staff. Provides effective counseling services to patients and staff.
Counsels patients with long term health illness to aid in developing and maintaining patience, determination, and perseverance. Completes various complex Chaplain related administrative assignments, projects, and reports; and independently develops and implements programs and curricula. Provides crisis intervention and stabilization as required. Provides support to individual(s) for unit emergencies, natural disasters, man-made disasters, or planned special events.
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 580-01104-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Jonna.Bernhardt@va.gov · 6086050742
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $103225 – $134195/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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