Associate Chaplain

Ascension•Anderson, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or a related field preferred.
2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE preferred.
2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic spiritual counseling and emotional support to patients and their families, tailoring your approach to respect diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems.
Deliver high-quality pastoral assessments and clinical documentation to ensure the patient’s spiritual journey is an integrated part of their overall care plan.
Facilitate ethical consultations for families and medical teams, offering a values-based perspective to assist in complex decision-making and end-of-life care.
Lead communal spiritual practices, including prayers and blessings, to foster a sense of peace and support within the local ministry and healthcare environment.
Collaborate on the design and execution of spiritual care programs to ensure that spirituality remains a core, lived value within the healthcare setting.