Assoc Hospital Chaplain/On-Call/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks an Associate Hospital Chaplain on-call to provide spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves assessing needs, arranging services, and supporting families during difficult times within a clinical team.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with enrollment in an accredited MDiv/MTh program upon hire; one CPE unit is preferred. The position is on-call, with day/evening/night shifts, and includes on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Assess spiritual needs and arrange religious services.
• Support families during difficult situations and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and document visits.
• Complete reports related to pastoral care.
• This role has supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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

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