Ascension
Pastoral Ministry Chaplain
Provide pastoral ministry to Catholic patients and their families, lead associates in appropriately addressing the needs of Catholic patients and address the spiritual needs of the organization through worship, sacraments, and religious rituals. Coordinate ministry to Catholic patients with staff chaplains as well as other patients. Administer Catholic Sacraments including daily Mass and Sacrament of the Sick and conduct other religious rituals as needed. Assess and respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of those counseled, including crisis intervention and bereavement. Document visits and interventions in the medical record and in appropriate department tracking tools. Education: Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Philosophy, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field is required. Ordained as a Roman Catholic Priest is required. Faculties granted by the local ministry's diocese is required. Completion of 1 unit of CPE is preferred. Work Experience: 1 year of pastoral experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Additional Preferences: None.
Provide pastoral ministry to Catholic patients and their families, lead associates in appropriately addressing the needs of Catholic patients and address the spiritual needs of the organization through worship, sacraments, and religious rituals. Coordinate ministry to Catholic patients with staff chaplains as well as other patients. Administer Catholic Sacraments including daily Mass and Sacrament of the Sick and conduct other religious rituals as needed. Assess and respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of those counseled, including crisis intervention and bereavement. Document visits and interventions in the medical record and in appropriate department tracking tools. Education: Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Philosophy, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field is required. Ordained as a Roman Catholic Priest is required. Faculties granted by the local ministry's diocese is required. Completion of 1 unit of CPE is preferred. Work Experience: 1 year of pastoral experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Additional Preferences: None.