Associate Chaplain

Ascension Health; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Well-being support

Job summary

Ascension Health in Panama City, FL is seeking a chaplain to provide religious and spiritual care for patients, families, associates, and others with diverse beliefs. You will assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff, and support community ministries through prayer and blessings.

You will also offer consultation to patients and medical staff on ethical decisions and refer as needed, and help plan and evaluate the spiritual program with local ministries to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 ACPE unit required.
• 2 ACPE units preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.
• 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 each local ministry.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Spiritual support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1 ACPE unit

2 ACPE units (preferred)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Panama City, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

• Department: Spiritual Care

• Schedule: Rotating | PRN

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.

• 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.

Work Experience:

• 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.

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

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 99,000+ 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.

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) https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf poster.

Min Salary: 46905.3

Max Salary 68599.01