Chaplain

Ascension•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures. Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing 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 in order to create spiritual and religious connections. Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

Requirements

Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or job transfer (or obtained within two years of hire or job transfer; risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required.
For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required.
Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required.
4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.
Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing 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 in order to create spiritual and religious connections.
Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.