Chaplain

About the role

Location: Pensacola, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
Department: Pastoral Care Spiritual Care
Schedule: Rotating | PRN

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate spiritual counseling by supporting patients, families, and staff through emotional and spiritual distress while honoring diverse cultural beliefs and spiritual backgrounds.
• Lead sacred services and rituals by administering sacraments, blessings, and liturgies tailored to the spiritual needs of the local hospital and community.
• Champion holistic patient care by collaborating directly with interdisciplinary clinical teams to integrate spiritual well-being into overall patient treatment plans.
• Foster meaningful connections through proactive visitations and active listening to build trusting, supportive relationships across the care community.
• Mentor future chaplaincy leaders by guiding and educating Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows in clinical pastoral practice.

Qualifications

• Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC (or certification obtained within 2 years of hire, risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required.
• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required.
• 3 units of CPE accredited by the ACPE is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.

Benefits

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