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Chaplain State Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Chaplain

Wichita, KS · On-site

$54K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work Experience: * 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred. Equal employment ... state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or ...

Work Experience: * 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred. Life at Ascension ... state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or ...

Associate Chaplain

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$23.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Night | PRN On call Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Life ...

Night | PRN On call Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. How ...

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

El Dorado, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient's plan of care * Perform patient ... Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations * Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty ...

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Chaplain State information

What is a Chaplain State?

A Chaplain State refers to a government entity, such as a state government, that employs chaplains to provide spiritual care, counseling, and religious services to individuals in state institutions like prisons, hospitals, or the military. Chaplains in these roles support people of various faiths and backgrounds, ensuring their spiritual and emotional needs are met. Their duties may include conducting religious ceremonies, offering guidance, and supporting individuals during times of crisis or transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chaplain State?

To thrive as a Chaplain State, you typically need a degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies, along with ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body. Familiarity with pastoral care tools, crisis intervention techniques, and documentation systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support help build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. These skills are crucial for offering effective spiritual guidance and emotional support in challenging public service environments.

What are some common challenges Chaplain State professionals face when working in correctional facilities?

Chaplain State professionals working in correctional facilities often encounter unique challenges such as building trust with inmates from diverse backgrounds, respecting a wide range of faith traditions, and managing emotional stress from exposure to difficult situations. Additionally, they must maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate spiritual care and navigate institutional protocols and security procedures. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and resilience to support both inmates and staff effectively.
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$54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,039 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 888 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Village Mclean 

Department/Specialty: Spiritual Care

Schedule: Full time, Days


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 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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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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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.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US