Associate Chaplain

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Cedar Park Medical Center in Cedar Park, TX seeks a Spiritual Care professional to provide religious and spiritual care to patients, families and staff in a PRN, rotating schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with ACPE accreditation; a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates with 1 ACPE unit are required and 2 units are preferred. Experience in healthcare is beneficial, with emphasis on compassionate care across diverse beliefs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Provide pastoral care to local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and referrals as needed.
• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with local ministry.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Theology/Religious Studies/Human Behavior

1 ACPE unit (CPE)

2 ACPE units (CPE) preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Cedar Park, TX

Facility: Cedar Park Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Spiritual Care

Schedule: PRN | Rotating | Multiple Scheduling Options

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.