Healthcare Chaplain — Spiritual Care Leader & Mentor

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Family benefits

Legal and pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Chaplain in the Spiritual Care department at Ascension DePaul Community Health Center in New Orleans, LA. The role is full-time day shift, onsite, focused on providing pastoral care, performing sacraments, and supporting holistic patient care within a Catholic health system.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Divinity/Theology, 4 ACPE CPE units, and 3–5 years of healthcare chaplaincy experience, with board certification or ecclesiastical endorsement.

Qualifications

• Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC at time of hire or within two years; ecclesiastical endorsement if not certified.
• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or related field from an accredited school.
• 4 units of ACPE-affiliated Clinical Pastoral Education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through 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 to create spiritual connections.
• Mentor CPE students and fellows.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology

ACPE 4 units (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Chaplain in the Spiritual Care department at Ascension DePaul Community Health Center in New Orleans, LA. The role is full-time day shift, onsite, focused on providing pastoral care, performing sacraments, and supporting holistic patient care within a Catholic health system.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Divinity/Theology, 4 ACPE CPE units, and 3–5 years of healthcare chaplaincy experience, with board certification or ecclesiastical endorsement.