CHAPLAIN FELLOW

Hours of Work :

40hrsDays Of Week :

Day/Evening/On-call rotationWork Shift :

Job Description :

Purpose: Provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff in assigned hospital.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System

Job Description

Provides education to families and patients regarding Advance Directives/Medical Power of Attorney and provide assistance in completing the process.

In conjunction with the pastoral care team, organizes and conducts quarterly memorial services for the families of patients who pass away within the Methodist Health System

Provides bereavement support in conjunction with pastoral care team

Provides decedent care services and coordinate with funeral homes, medical examiners and other entities to dispose of bodies at MHS with compassion and sensitivity

Participate in the ministry of the department’s availability to assigned campus through sharing in schedule rotations, on-call duties, shift changes, etc. for the purpose of hospital coverage

Participates in spiritual liturgical services as assigned

Documents activity in appropriate mechanisms (electronic log, electronic medical record, etc.)

Demonstrates a pastoral approach to hospital ministry

Participates in Professional Development educational opportunities as offered through Organizational Effectiveness and Association of Professional Chaplains

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Masters of Theology or Equivalent, or in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree. And must have completed 1 year CPE residency.

Related Work Experience

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to relate to people of all ages, all religions, cultures and ethnic groups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

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.