Chaplain ​/ Full Time

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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Position:
Chaplain

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides both individuals and groups spiritual and emotional support including performance of individual and group counseling, guidance and education to patients, their guests, and Northwest Texas Healthcare System staff regarding pastoral acts/services, crisis counseling, spiritual, religious, emotional, cultural and relational issues as well as end of life issues. Provides on-call, emergent care as needed. Is part of the interdisciplinary care teams, attends department and system meetings, and provides appropriate documentation in patient charts as requested.

May serve on hospital committees/teams as determined by the Program Manager. Always Demonstrates Service Excellence. Meets the organization’s expectations regarding house-wide requirements.

• Benefit & Rewards Highlights:
• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations

Required:

• Master's degree in theology, divinity or religious studies at an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or an accepted regional accrediting agency; or a Bachelor's degree and considerable pastoral care, chaplaincy, or counseling experience, required
• Licensed in counseling such as LPC, LMFT, or LADC/CADA, preferred
• CPE preferred
• Acute care and/or behavioral healthcare setting experience, preferred
• Strong ability to work with other healthcare professionals in a team approach to patient and guests, required
• Active in a local church or community of faith, required
• Two (2) years in pastoral ministry or hospital ministry or equivalent
• Advanced level of interpersonal skills in dealing with emotions and spiritual issues associated with highly stress-prone situations found in the hospital environment, especially those related to emergent situations (e.g. Emergency Department, ICU, NICU, Behavioral Health, etc.), required
• Knowledge of the practice of…