Night Chaplain: Patient & Family Spiritual Care Leader

Ascension; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: Employee Assist. P

Job summary

Ascension in Manhattan, KS is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Care professional to support patients, families, and staff during night shifts at Via Christi, Manhattan. The role collaborates with ministry and medical teams to deliver compassionate care and guidance.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing spiritual programs, offering blessings and prayers, and providing ethical consultation and referrals as needed within a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency required.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE or CPEI) required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Theology, Spirituality, Social Work, Divinity, Philosophy, Servant Leadership, Pastoral Studies or related field preferred.
• 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Provide pastoral care to local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals.
• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma equivalency

ACPE 1 unit

Bachelor's or advanced theology-related degree

ACPE 2 units preferred

Job description

Ascension in Manhattan, KS is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Care professional to support patients, families, and staff during night shifts at Via Christi, Manhattan. The role collaborates with ministry and medical teams to deliver compassionate care and guidance.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing spiritual programs, offering blessings and prayers, and providing ethical consultation and referrals as needed within a faith-based health system.