Associate Chaplain

Location: Destin, FL | Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast | Department: Spiritual Care | Schedule: PRN, Rotating

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates, and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.
• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provide appropriate pastoral care to the local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry in order to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required.
• 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE preferred.
• Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior, or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources