Associate Chaplain - Pastoral Spiritual Care - Ascension
Indianapolis, IN 46260-1902
About the Job
- Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care
- Schedule: PRN - Scheduled as needed
- Hospital: Ascension St Vincent Indianapolis
- Location: Indianapolis IN
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.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
- Provide appropriate pastoral care to the 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 as needed.
- Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry in order to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or a related field preferred.
- 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required.
- 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE preferred.
Work Experience:
- 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team:Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
