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Heart to Heart Hospice

Chaplain - PRN

Decatur, TX · On-site

Chaplain - PRN What You Must Have: Advanced pastoral knowledge and competency are required, and ... Current State Driver's License and reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance ...

Luminary Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Dallas, TX

About the role: The Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to ... with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.  Physical Demands: The ...

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Luminary Hospice

PRN Hospice Chaplain

Dallas, TX · On-site

The PRN Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and ... with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Physical Demands: The ...

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Luminary Hospice

PRN Hospice Chaplain

Mckinney, TX · On-site

The PRN Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and ... with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.  Physical Demands: The ...

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Luminary Hospice

PRN Hospice Chaplain

Dallas, TX · On-site

The PRN Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and ... with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Physical Demands: The ...

Luminary Hospice

PRN Hospice Chaplain

Dallas, TX

The PRN Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and ... with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.  Physical Demands: The ...

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Huffines

Automotive Express Lube Technician

Plano, TX · On-site

$13 - $18/hr

Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations * Operates ... Chaplain Services HUFFINES AUTO DEALERSHIPS IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE In addition to background ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for chaplain state in Dallas, TX is $62,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $79,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chaplain State?

A Chaplain State refers to a government entity, such as a state government, that employs chaplains to provide spiritual care, counseling, and religious services to individuals in state institutions like prisons, hospitals, or the military. Chaplains in these roles support people of various faiths and backgrounds, ensuring their spiritual and emotional needs are met. Their duties may include conducting religious ceremonies, offering guidance, and supporting individuals during times of crisis or transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chaplain State?

To thrive as a Chaplain State, you typically need a degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies, along with ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body. Familiarity with pastoral care tools, crisis intervention techniques, and documentation systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support help build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. These skills are crucial for offering effective spiritual guidance and emotional support in challenging public service environments.

What are some common challenges Chaplain State professionals face when working in correctional facilities?

Chaplain State professionals working in correctional facilities often encounter unique challenges such as building trust with inmates from diverse backgrounds, respecting a wide range of faith traditions, and managing emotional stress from exposure to difficult situations. Additionally, they must maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate spiritual care and navigate institutional protocols and security procedures. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and resilience to support both inmates and staff effectively.

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Infographic showing various Chaplain State job openings in Dallas, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 73% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,902 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Chaplain - PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice

Decatur, TX • On-site

Per diem

Posted 4 days ago

Heart to Heart Hospice rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 47 rated hospices

Job description

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others!
At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide "Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours." Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.
Chaplain - PRN
What You Must Have:
Advanced pastoral knowledge and competency are required, and this organization recognizes that this knowledge is acquired through multiple pathways. Any one of the following pathways satisfies the qualifications requirement for this position:
  • (1) Formal Theological Education: Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity, or equivalent graduate theological degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology; OR
  • (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Minimum one (1) unit of CPE (400 supervised hours) from an ACPE-accredited program. Four units preferred; OR
  • (3) Board Certification: Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or equivalent credential through APC, NACC, NAJC, or ACPE; OR
  • (4) Ordained Ministry with Demonstrated Pastoral Competency: Ordination by a recognized religious body AND a minimum of three (3) years of active pastoral ministry with demonstrated grief, bereavement, or death and dying ministry experience. Documented pastoral leadership, crisis counseling, or hospice/healthcare chaplaincy experience satisfies this pathway. No academic degree is required under this pathway.

Additional Requirements (all pathways):
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting or with death and dying. Hospice or home health experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrates comfort working in an interfaith and multi-belief setting; ability to provide spiritual care without imposing personal religious beliefs.
  • Current State Driver's License and reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance required.
  • Proficiency with computer systems including EMR software; experience with FireNote preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.

What You Will Do:
  • Independently manage an assigned caseload of hospice patients, determining visit frequency, scheduling, and pastoral approach for each patient and family based on autonomous spiritual and clinical assessment.
  • Conduct individualized spiritual assessments for each patient and family to identify spiritual needs, distress, strengths, and resources across all faith traditions and belief systems.
  • Provide professional pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families in real time, applying independent judgment to determine the appropriate pastoral modality and response for each situation.
  • Participate as a peer-level professional contributor in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), presenting independent spiritual care assessments and plan of care updates alongside nursing, social work, and clinical leadership.
  • Independently manage the bereavement support relationship with families following patient death, determining duration, frequency, and content of bereavement contacts based on own professional assessment of each family's grief trajectory.
  • Collaborate with other clinical team members to resolve spiritual, pastoral, and ethical issues affecting patient care.
  • Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and Heart to Heart internal policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.

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