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Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Chaplain PRN

Tuckahoe, VA · On-site

$16.02 - $22.43/hr

Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chaplain PRN opening. We review all ...

Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Chaplain PRN

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$16.02 - $22.43/hr

Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chaplain PRN opening. We review all ...

Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Chaplain PRN

Richmond, VA · On-site

$16.02 - $22.43/hr

Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chaplain PRN opening. We review all ...

Seneca Holdings

Sr. Program Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$118K - $119K/yr

... chaplain-led events worldwide in support of the U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains' Building Strong ... senior leadership) to keep them apprised of program, project, and task progress, resource and ...

Seneca Holdings

Event Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

In this role, the Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing chaplain ... Minimum 5 years of event planning experience , including 3 years supporting senior-level (General ...

Wendy's

General Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

Company Chaplain * Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Direct Deposit * Referral Bonus ... and senior management. * Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and staff ...

Wendy's

General Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

Company Chaplain * Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Direct Deposit * Referral Bonus ... and senior management. * Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and staff ...

Wendy's

General Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

Company Chaplain * Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Direct Deposit * Referral Bonus ... and senior management. * Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and staff ...

Wendy's

General Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

Company Chaplain * Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Direct Deposit * Referral Bonus ... and senior management. * Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and staff ...

Wendy's

General Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

Company Chaplain * Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Direct Deposit * Referral Bonus ... and senior management. * Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and staff ...

Wendy's

General Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

Company Chaplain * Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Direct Deposit * Referral Bonus ... and senior management. * Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and staff ...

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How much do senior chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior chaplain in Virginia is $63,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior chaplain?

Senior Chaplains are experienced spiritual leaders who provide pastoral care, religious guidance, and emotional support within institutions such as hospitals, prisons, military organizations, or universities. They often oversee a team of chaplains, coordinate religious services, and serve as a liaison between the institution and faith communities. Their responsibilities include counseling individuals, facilitating religious observances, and supporting staff and families during times of crisis. Senior Chaplains are typically ordained clergy with significant experience in pastoral care and leadership.

What is the difference between Senior Chaplain vs Chaplain?

AspectSenior ChaplainChaplain
CredentialsTypically requires ordination, certification, and experienceRequires ordination or certification, often less experience needed
Work EnvironmentHospitals, military, prisons, large organizationsHospitals, military, prisons, religious institutions
ResponsibilitiesLeadership, mentorship, complex spiritual careProviding spiritual support, counseling, basic services

Senior Chaplains generally have more experience, leadership duties, and oversee other chaplains. Chaplains provide essential spiritual care and support in various settings. The main difference lies in the level of responsibility and experience required.

Is there a high demand for senior chaplains?

The demand for senior chaplains varies by region and institution, but overall, there is steady need in healthcare, military, and correctional facilities. Employment opportunities often depend on institutional funding, community needs, and the ability to hold relevant certifications and experience. Job growth in this field tends to be stable rather than rapid.

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Infographic showing various Senior Chaplain job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,041 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Supervisory Chaplain

Salem, VA • On-site

SD Department of Veterans Affairs
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$111K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

This position serves as the Supervisory Chaplain professional performing supervisory and senior clinical assignments for the VHA. They provide religious, spiritual, and pastoral care to all persons that are commensurate with the needs, desires, and voluntary consent of the Veteran, caregiver, or staff. They address the spiritual component of health and wellness in every patient care setting to ensure that pastoral care is fully integrated into all aspects of chaplain services.
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education: Applicants must possess a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent educational qualifications as evidenced by a graduate-level theological degree from a college, university or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    • NOTE: For applicants who do not possess a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent educational degree, an approved educational equivalency review from a nationally recognized board certification body for chaplains is acceptable.
  • Ecclesiastical Endorsement: In accordance with 38 C.F.R. 17.655, ecclesiastical endorsement is a condition of employment as a VA chaplain. An individual must possess and maintain a full and active ecclesiastical endorsement to be employed as a VA chaplain. Applicants must have an ecclesiastical endorsement, dated within the past 12 months. Ecclesiastical endorsements must be from the official national endorsing authority of the applicant's/employee's faith group or denomination. Ecclesiastical endorsement is a written official statement, by the official national endorsing body of the faith group or denomination, certifying that the applicant is in good standing with the applicant's faith group or denomination; and stating that the individual is, in the opinion of the endorsing body, qualified to perform the full range of ministry required in the VA pluralistic setting. Loss of endorsement will result in removal from the GS-0060 Chaplain series and may result in termination of employment. The National Chaplain Service maintains a list of approved endorsing organizations that can be found here: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/chaplain/Ecclesiastical_Endorsement.asp .
  • Board Certification: Certification. Applicants must be a Board-Certified Chaplain certified by BCCI or a U.S. certifying body that has a reciprocity agreement with BCCI . Board Certification that requires 4 units of CPE is qualifying. The National Chaplain Service maintains a list of approved certifications found on the National VA Chaplain Service SharePoint.
    • Association of Certified Christian Chaplains - https://certifiedchaplains.org/
    • Association of Professional Chaplains(APC) - www.professionalchaplains.org
    • National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) - www.nacc.org
    • Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) - www.najc.org
    • National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC) - https://www.navac.net/
    • Spiritual Care Association - https://www.spiritualcareassociation.org/
    • Note: Provisional or Associate or other status as a candidate for board certification does not meet the board certification requirement for the FPL GS-11 or above
  • Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a current affiliate agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://www.naces.org/members and be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program
  • English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Supervisory Chaplain, GS-13.
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
    • Knowledge of administrative, personnel, and resource management and strategic planning for chaplaincy and chaplain pastoral education programs.
    • Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties, which include responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff and recommendation of awards, advancements and disciplinary actions.
    • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively with managers from other departments.
    • Ability to develop local policy, productivity and clinical practice standards.
    • Ability to align chaplaincy services and programming with the strategic goals and objectives of the facility, VISN, and VHA.
    • Ability to ensure compliance with chaplaincy practice, policy and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care.
    • Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership, managers and other staff on all religious expression and spiritual care.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: This position requires the Chaplain to meaningfully engage with Veteran patients and family members by walking and moving within the healthcare setting or with the candidate using an assistive device. The Chaplain is required to speak, hear (hearing aid permitted) and work closely with othersEducation: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/.Employment Type: OTHER

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