Chaplain

Inova·Fairfax, Virginia

$54,288 - $88,483/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Chaplain · $54,288 - $88,483/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-29% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Fairfax, Virginia ($76,840, n=122)

166 similar openings in the Fairfax area · median $76,840

2 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$32,000 · lowesthighest · $450,000

this role: $54,288median $76,840

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 122 posted behavioral health roles in Fairfax, Virginia salarys. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 29% below the Fairfax, Virginia median for behavioral health roles.

The Chaplain provides spiritual, religious, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff while assisting in the planning of memorial services and bereavement ceremonies. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage spiritual care volunteers to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Chaplain to join our team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

Committed to
Team
Member
Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and
Student
Loan
Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental
Health
Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life
Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

The Chaplain assists the manager or director in leading/planning memorial services, bereavement ceremonies, and staff debriefings to support the religious/spiritual/emotional needs of the hospital community. Assists the manager or director in supporting an interdisciplinary approach to patient care among nursing, medical, and volunteer chaplain staff. Participates in delivering and/or arranging for effective and appropriate spiritual support to patients, their loved ones, and staff in assigned areas. Participates in hospital or system committees as assigned.

Chaplain Job Responsibilities

Provides timely and effective spiritual, religious and/or emotional support to patients, their loved ones, and staff from diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds
Responsible for leading memorial/bereavement services as directed by the Spiritual Care Manager.
Plans and participates in memorial services for the benefit of staff members and families
Assists the manager or director in the development and implementation of recommendations to enhance patient/visitor/staff well-being and satisfaction.
Participates in educational opportunities for nursing, medical, and ancillary care staff on topics related to the spiritual dimensions of health and illness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in religious or theological pastoral studies and have completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Additionally, at least one year of hospital experience or two years of relevant experience is required, along with board certification or eligibility.

professional certificate
postgraduate degree
Emotional support
Cultural competency
Crisis intervention
Patient advocacy
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Bereavement support
Volunteer coordination
Spiritual care
Pastoral counseling
Memorial service planning
Clinical pastoral education
Ethics committee participation
Palliative care support
Religious outreach
Staff debriefing

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $54,288 - $88,483/yr
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Posted: Aug 15, 2026
Application: Employer website

Chaplain roles in Virginia remain specialized

In Virginia, chaplain openings are typically driven by healthcare, hospice, and institutional settings that need spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. These roles are competitive because employers often require a master’s degree in theology, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and ecclesiastical endorsement, with board certification or eligibility within 24 months. If you are considering applying, confirm your CPE and endorsement status early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.