Assoc Hospital Chaplain/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Assoc Hospital Chaplain on-call for UKHC to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. You assess spiritual needs, arrange or provide religious services, and collaborate with healthcare teams while maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree; enrollment in an accredited MDiv or MTh program upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Enrolled in accredited MDiv or MTh program upon hire.
• No experience required noted for entry level.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Assesses spiritual needs and arranges or provides religious services as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and documents visits and reports related to pastoral care.
• Works with healthcare teams to support patients and families during difficult situations.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPE unit preferred

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title
Assoc Hospital Chaplain/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number
DU15142

Department Name
H4005:Office of Patient Experience

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$21.00 – $34.29

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
On Call

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree

Required Related Experience
No Experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification
Enrolled in accredited MDiv or MTh program upon hire.

Physical Requirements
Required to lift objects less than 10 pounds and to sit, walk and stand for long periods of time.

Shift
days, evenings, nights, weekends and some holidays

Job Summary
Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. Assesses spiritual needs, provides or arranges religious services, supports families during difficult situations, and works with healthcare teams. Maintains confidentiality, documents visits, and completes reports related to pastoral care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of pastoral care and spiritual support; strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills; ability to support patients, families, and staff during difficult situations; ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and interdisciplinary teams; and ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Deadline to Apply
10/05/2026

Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.