Associate Chaplain

Your future role at a glance Location: Panama City, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Department: Spiritual Care Schedule: PRN | Rotating How you'll make an impact in this role 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. 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 valueswhile making appropriate referrals as needed. Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each localministry in order to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly. What minimum qualifications you'll need Education: Bachelor's degree required. 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required. 2units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE preferred.Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or arelated field preferred. Work Experience: 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr