Associate Chaplain

Ascension Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pastoral Care professional to deliver spiritual and emotional support to patients and families. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in healthcare, with opportunities to enhance community well-being through spiritual initiatives.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required.
• 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care to patients and families.
• Assess and document pastoral care.
• Consult with patients and medical staff on ethical decisions.

Skills

Counseling

Spiritual Care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Theology

Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Pastoral Spiritual Care

+ **Schedule:** PRN, as needed on any shift

+ Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, Mercy Regional Hospital

+ **Location:** Manhattan, Kansas

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provides 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**

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 preferred.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**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.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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