Chaplain

Your future role at a glance

Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Facility: Mercy Hospital

Department: Spiritual Care

Schedule: Day-shift | full-time

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel to patients, families, and associates, respecting diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.
• Perform sacraments, rituals, blessings, and liturgies to support local ministry and community.
• Collaborate in holistic patient care and build meaningful relationships through regular visitations and communication.
• Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Board Certification from the ACPE, 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.

Education:

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 3 units of CPE accredited by the ACPE is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred.

Work Experience:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Board Certified Chaplain (APC, NACC, or NAJC) or board certification-eligible with 4 CPE units within 2 years of hire if not already certified.
• Behavioral Health experience preferred; specialty care experience (groups, pulmonary, or cardiac rehab) is a plus.
• Day shift: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with shared weeknight on-call rotation.

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.

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Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel to patients, families, and associates, respecting diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.
• Perform sacraments, rituals, blessings, and liturgies to support local ministry and community.
• Collaborate in holistic patient care and build meaningful relationships through regular visitations and communication.
• Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Board Certification from the ACPE, 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.

Education:

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 3 units of CPE accredited by the ACPE is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred.

Work Experience:

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