VA
$40 – $109,545
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This fee-basis chaplain role provides spiritual care and pastoral ministry to veteran patients at a VA medical facility in Leeds, Massachusetts, serving people across multiple faith traditions. The position suits ordained or endorsed chaplains with board certification who can deliver crisis counseling, conduct religious services, and support patients and families through medical and existential challenges.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate theological degree from accredited institution
- Current ecclesiastical endorsement from official national endorsing authority of faith group, dated within past 12 months
- Board certification from BCCI or U.S. certifying body with reciprocity agreement with BCCI
- U.S. citizenship or authorized non-citizen appointment
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Valid driver's license
- One year of creditable chaplaincy experience at next lower grade
Nice to have
- Experience working with Veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings including community-based outpatient clinics
- Ability to administer Last Rites or equivalent sacrament
- Experience with moral injury and justice/confinement matters
- Knowledge of community resources and organizations serving veteran populations