Your future role at a glance

Location: Round Rock, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson

Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care

Schedule: Rotating shift l Full-time

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 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 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

Benefit 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

• Administer the Holy Sacraments, including daily Mass and the Sacrament of the Sick, to provide essential spiritual healing and comfort to Catholic patients and their families.

• Provide compassionate pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, offering a grounded presence for those navigating bereavement or difficult medical diagnoses.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team and staff chaplains to ensure every patient’s unique spiritual and emotional needs are integrated into their overall care plan.

• Document patient care journeys within the medical record to ensure a seamless, high-quality continuum of care that respects the patient's spiritual history.

• Lead the organizational community in worship and religious rituals, fostering a supportive environment that honors the spiritual mission of the facility.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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.

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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