Evening-Shift Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care Mentorship

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Counseling services

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension seeks a Chaplain in the Pastoral Spiritual Care department on the Evening Shift at St. Vincent Indianapolis. The role provides sacraments and rituals, supports holistic patient care, and builds relationships with patients, families, and staff.

The chaplain mentors CPE students and fellows and collaborates with the care team. Required are a Master’s in Theology and ecclesiastical endorsement or APC/NACC/CASC/NAJC Board Certification, plus CPE units if not board-certified.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology, Spirituality, or related field from an accredited school.
• Board certification from APC/NACC/CASC/NAJC or ecclesiastical endorsement required by hire.
• 3 ACPE units of Clinical Pastoral Education required if not board-certified; 4 units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff through sacraments, rituals and liturgies.
• Collaborate with clinical team to support holistic patient care and spirituality needs.
• Build relationships with patients and families through regular visits and communication.
• Mentor CPE students and fellows during training and placement.

Skills

Pastoral care

Relationship building

Mentoring/CPE supervision

Education

Master's degree in Theology

CPE units accreditation

Job description

Ascension seeks a Chaplain in the Pastoral Spiritual Care department on the Evening Shift at St. Vincent Indianapolis. The role provides sacraments and rituals, supports holistic patient care, and builds relationships with patients, families, and staff.

The chaplain mentors CPE students and fellows and collaborates with the care team. Required are a Master’s in Theology and ecclesiastical endorsement or APC/NACC/CASC/NAJC Board Certification, plus CPE units if not board-certified.