Baptist Health·Jasper, Alabama
Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, performing sacramental services, and collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
Baptist Health Walker Hospital Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community. Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology.
Provides spiritual and emotional care for patients, their loved ones and team members on assigned unit(s).
Requires direct access to Protected Health Information (PHI). The PHI accessed is used for patient treatment, and healthcareoperations purposes through direct contact with patients, family members, patients’ medical records/charts, computer applications, and verbal reports from healthcare providers, and interaction with various hospital interdisciplinary team members. Documents interventions on the patient chart, including, but not limited to such information as referral source, spiritual assessments, interventions, and follow-up/referral plan. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical team, participating in patient rounds, case reviews, ethics consultations, and advanced directive consults. Provides crisis intervention and bereavement support for persons experiencing suffering, tragedy, or loss. Performs requested sacramental services, applicable chapel services, and/or arranges for the provision of these services by community clergy. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Provides education programs, inspiration and support for patients, their loved ones, team members, and the community to promote the relationship between spirituality and health. Per request, provides devotions and/or invocations for Baptist Health and/or Baptist Health sponsored functions.
Education/Training Master level theological degree is required, with a Master of Divinity being the preferred degree. Master level equivalent theological degrees may be considered. Accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools preferred or a listing in The Database of Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (ope.ed.gov/dapip/) Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education for full time, two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education for part-time, one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education for pool. All units must be recognized by ACPE, APC, NACC, NAJC, CPSP, CPE-I, or ICPT. Licensure/Certification Ordination, licensure, or commissioning and endorsement as a chaplain by a religious body listed in the US Defense Department list of Recognized Religions. Experience Active spiritual faith demonstrated.
Requires a master's level theological degree and specific units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Candidates must also hold ordination, licensure, or commissioning from a recognized religious body.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.