at Ascension Health in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Details
+ Department: Mission Services
+ Schedule: FT, Days, 40 hrs a week, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, but it also requires to work as part of a team to rotate night on-call and weekend coverage with other chaplains. Priests will be expected to work regularly on Sundays.
+ Hospital: Ascension St Mary’s Hosptial
+ Location: Chicago, IL
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
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.
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
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.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or obtained within 2 years of hire or risk of termination if not obtained within two years. 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.
+ 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required.
Work Experience:
+ 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.
Additional Preferences
Maters in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religion, or Divinity from an accredited theology program. Four units of clinical pastoral education from an accredited program and be certified through the NACC, APC, NAJC, or NAVAC or willingness to get certified within 2 years from hiring date. Candidate will be expected to work in both, acute care and the behavioral health settings. Due to the need to attend to sacraments, a Catholic Priest will be preferred, but other candidates will also be considered.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRightsSp\10\20.pdf) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion.
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