This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs at the San Diego VAMC. The position provides services within various settings, including Veterans Integrated Service Networks, Inpatient Clinics, Outpatient Clinics and domiciliaries. Most Chaplain services are usually provided in a medical facility structure. The CS provides pastoral counseling and treatment to Veteran patients, patient's families and staff in various inpatient and outpatient settings.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a Chaplain professional providing complete religious ministry services to Veteran patients according to their specific needs and desires. Serves as a primary resource, spiritual advisor and point of contact for the spiritual needs of patients, caregivers, and staff. Conducts religious services and worship, pastoral ministry, and administration of Chaplain services.
Engages as a spiritual leader, a compassionate listener and counselor, especially during times of crisis. Provides emotional support and counseling using empathy and strong interpersonal skills to effectively connect with people of all ages. Leads and offers prayers and religious services for Veteran patients, patients families, staff and community. Conduct rituals in front of groups of people, which requires effective leadership and public speaking skills.
Addresses the religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of patients and staff. Provides counseling services to patients and staff. Conducts regular rounds of hospital wards where patients are critically ill. Collaborates with treatment team professionals to discuss the recommended course of action, and other informed advice to attain the necessary therapeutic goals for the patient. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm-Intermittent - Work hours will vary based on the needs of the service. There is no guaranteed number of hours per week. Telework: Not Available Alternate Work Schedule: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.
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/.
Stephanie.Bremmeyer@va.gov · 4802042873
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $70507 – $110905/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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