Associate Chaplain - Part - Time

UAB Medicine; Clanton (AL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 70.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Descripción de la vacante

UAB Medicine seeks a part-time Pastoral Spiritual Care professional at UAB St. Vincent's Chilton to provide religious and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. This role emphasizes compassionate counseling across diverse cultures and spiritual orientations.

The position supports on-site ministry, on-call responsibilities, and collaboration with clinical teams to align care with ethical values and spiritual needs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or related field preferred.
• 1 ACPE unit required; 2 ACPE units preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Provide pastoral care to local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values; refer as needed.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

ACPE unit

ACPE units (2)

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Part - Time) (On Call Responsibilities)

Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Chilton

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.

• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Provide appropriate pastoral care to the local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry in order to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or a related field preferred. 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required. 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE preferred.

Work Experience

• 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff