Your future role at a glance Location: Pensacola, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Department: Pastoral Care Spiritual Care Schedule: Rotating | PRN 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 Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources How you’ll make an impact in this role Deliver compassionate spiritual counseling by supporting patients, families, and staff through emotional and spiritual distress while honoring diverse cultural beliefs and spiritual backgrounds.
Lead sacred services and rituals by administering sacraments, blessings, and liturgies tailored to the spiritual needs of the local hospital and community. Champion holistic patient care by collaborating directly with interdisciplinary clinical teams to integrate spiritual well-being into overall patient treatment plans. Foster meaningful connections through proactive visitations and active listening to build trusting, supportive relationships across the care community.
Mentor future chaplaincy leaders by guiding and educating Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows in clinical pastoral practice. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC (or certification obtained within 2 years of hire, risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) 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. 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.
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