Chaplain

Your future role at a glanceLocation: Baltimore, MDFacility: St. Agnes - AscensionDepartment: Pastoral Spiritual CareSchedule: Days | Full-time Salary: $27.50 - $40.22 per hourLife 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 99,000+ 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 optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.How you’ll make an impact in this role Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgy.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 connection.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. 3units of CPE accredited by the ACPE is required only if not board-certified; 4 units of accreditedCPE are preferred.Work Experience:3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.What additional preferences we're seeking No additional preferences.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 @ 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. E-Verify statementEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Created: 2026-03-20