Chaplain - Spiritual Care and Behavioral Health

Healthcare Ascension; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to holistic care and spiritual support. As a Chaplain in the Spiritual Care department, you will provide essential religious and spiritual guidance to patients and their families, ensuring emotional well-being and cultural sensitivity. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing health challenges. You will collaborate with a compassionate team, engage in community pastoral care, and mentor future leaders in Clinical Pastoral Education. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Divinity or related field required.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care and counsel to patients and families.
• Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education students and fellows.

Skills

Religious and spiritual care

Counseling

Clinical Pastoral Education

Interpersonal communication

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s Degree in Divinity

4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Chaplain - Spiritual Care and Behavioral Health

Details Department: Spiritual Care Schedule: Part-time position with benefits. 20 hours per week during the day according to the needs at Brighton Center for Recovery; may also support needs at the Novi hospital Hospital: Brighton Recovery Center and Ascension Providence Location: Novi, MI and Brighton, MI 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 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. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities 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. Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgies. Participate and collaborate with others in the delivery of holistic patient care. Build and maintain relationships with patients, families and associates through regular visitations and communication in order to create spiritual and religious connections. Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification from the 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. Education: Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required. Work Experience: 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred. Additional Preferences Experience working in behavioral health or substance use recovery; demonstrates understanding of addiction and mental health recovery, 12-step recovery, and spiritual needs in these populations. Why Join Our Team Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
Licensure / Certification / Registration: For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification from the 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. Education: Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required. Work Experience: 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.
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. Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgies. Participate and collaborate with others in the delivery of holistic patient care. Build and maintain relationships with patients, families and associates through regular visitations and communication in order to create spiritual and religious connections. Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.