Healthcare Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Mentorship

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer‑matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Other benefits: legal and pet ins., sh

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Chaplain at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, to provide spiritual and emotional care within the Pastoral Spiritual Care department. This full-time, day-shift role partners with care teams to support holistic patient care and offers mentorship to CPE students.

The ideal candidate will hold board certification or be on track to obtain it, with a Master’s degree in Divinity or Theology and 3–4 CPE units, and 3–5 years of healthcare chaplain experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or related field required.
• 3 units of ACPE-accredited CPE required if not board-certified.
• 4 units of accredited CPE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and associates.
• Perform pastoral services, including rituals, blessings, and liturgies.
• Collaborate with care teams to support holistic patient care.
• Mentor CPE students and fellows through pastoral education.

Education

Master's degree in Divinity or Theology

3 units of CPE (ACPE)

4 units of CPE preferred

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Chaplain at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, to provide spiritual and emotional care within the Pastoral Spiritual Care department. This full-time, day-shift role partners with care teams to support holistic patient care and offers mentorship to CPE students.

The ideal candidate will hold board certification or be on track to obtain it, with a Master’s degree in Divinity or Theology and 3–4 CPE units, and 3–5 years of healthcare chaplain experience preferred.