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Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West 

Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care

Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift 

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

• Educational Leadership: Design and lead Level I and Level II CPE programs that exceed ACPE standards while aligning with our mission and institutional goals.

• Student Mentorship: Manage the full lifecycle of the student experience, from recruitment and screening to hands-on clinical supervision and performance evaluation.

• Clinical Integration: Collaborate with the chaplaincy team to provide direct pastoral care, including counseling, religious rites, and guidance on complex biomedical ethics.

• Program Stewardship: Maintain all essential CPE records, library resources, and departmental policies to ensure continuous accreditation and educational excellence.

• Operational Oversight: Coordinate daily spiritual care services and provide strategic leadership to the department in alignment with clinical priorities.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Chaplain obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field is required.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Must have ACPE National Faculty credentials

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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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