Sacramental Minister Catholic Priest

Location: Round Rock, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson

Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care

Schedule: Rotating shift  l  Full-time

What You Will Do:

Provide pastoral ministry to Catholic patients and their families, leads associates in
appropriately addressing the needs of Catholic patients and addresses the spiritual needs of the organization through worship, sacraments, and religious rituals.

• Coordinate ministry to Catholic patients with staff chaplains as well as other patients.
• Administer Catholic Sacraments including daily Mass and Sacrament of the Sick and conducts other religious rituals as needed. 
• Assess and respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of those counseled, including crisis intervention and bereavement.
• Document visits and interventions in the medical record and in appropriate department tracking tools.

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.

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.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.