Chaplain

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Job Description

• Your Job: The Chaplain will provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff in an assigned parish area at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. You will participate in the ministry of the department by providing pastoral care, spiritual support, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. You will be responsible for on-call duty as needed and hospital rounding. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters of Theology or Equivalent, or in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree.
• Minimum of 4 units ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ability to relate to people of all ages, all religions, cultures, and ethnic groups.
• Ordination and/or endorsement from appropriate religious body. (completed or in process).
• Board Certified Chaplain, or obtain Board Certification within 2 years of hire. Your Job Responsibilities:
• Participates in the ministry of the department by providing pastoral care, spiritual support, and emotional support to patients and families through regular rounding, clinical assignments, and responding to all hospital codes.
• Participates in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program as a mentor.
• Assists in locating and contacting next of kin for patients arriving in ED via ambulance.
• Coordinates and facilitates release and transport of deceased bodies to appropriate agency.
• Interfaces with external agencies/organizations inclusive of (but not limited to) funeral homes, medical examiners, organ and tissue donation, community support groups, religious organizations.
• Provides grief support and counseling as appropriate to deceased’s family and friends.
• Collaborates with local religious leaders, chaplain volunteers, visiting clergy and spiritual caregivers.
• Participates in other pastoral and administrative duties as assigned under the direction of the clinical manager.
• Provide staff support through regular rounding, organized support programs, and debriefings.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including: Magnet® designation for nursing excellence Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023) Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023) With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care. Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025