Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Via Christi Hospital, St. Joseph
Department: Pastoral Care
Schedule: Rotating l Part-time, 20 hours weekly
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
Provide holistic spiritual care, emotional support and pastoral counseling to patients, families and healthcare associates.
Perform religious sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgies tailored to the needs of the hospital community.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams to integrate spiritual wellness into patient care plans.
Offer guidance, mentorship and education to Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.
Build meaningful relationships across departments to foster an inclusive and supportive ministry environment.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
Chaplain obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification from the 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.
Education
Master's degree or enrolled in a Master's degree program in Theology, Spirituality, Social Work, Divinity, Philosophy, Servant Leadership, Pastoral Studies, Human Behavior, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE, CPEI, or CPSP is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred. OR 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.
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Additional Preferences
Heavy focus on Behavioral Health patient support and care integration.
Anticipated Schedule: Tues-Wed 7:30am-4:00pm, Thurs flexible 4 hour shift. Rotating weekends and holidays with potential for on-call duties.