Chaplain - Critical Care and ED

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension-paid)

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within St. Joseph Hospital's Spiritual Care department. You will lead pastoral services, sacraments, and liturgies while collaborating with care teams to support holistic patient care.

The role involves building relationships through visitation, and mentoring CPE students and fellows. A Master’s in Theology/Spirituality and board certification per ACPE or equivalent are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology or related field.
• ACPE/CPE education required if not board-certified.
• Board certification from ACPE, APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC required at hire or within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and associates.
• Lead pastoral services, including sacraments, rituals, blessings, and liturgies.
• Collaborate with care teams to support holistic patient care.
• Build relationships through visitation and communication; mentor CPE students and fellows.

Skills

Pastoral care

Emotional support

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in theology/spirituality

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: St. Joseph Hospital
• Department: Spiritual Care
• Schedule: Day, 1.0

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and associates.
• Lead pastoral services, including sacraments, rituals, blessings, and liturgies.
• Collaborate with care teams to support holistic patient care.
• Build relationships through visitation and communication; mentor CPE students and fellows.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Board Certification from the ACPE, APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or job transfer (or obtained within two years of hire or job transfer; risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required. For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required.

Education

• Master's degree or enrolled in a Master's degree program in Theology, Spirituality, Social Work, Divinity, Philosophy, Servant Leadership, Pastorial Studies, Human Behavior, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE or CPEI is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred.

Chaplain Critical Care and ED

8-4:30pm, M-F

Participate in on call rotation after hours

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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