Catholic Chaplain & Interfaith Spiritual Caregiver

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT seeks an Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff, honoring diverse traditions. The role includes administering Catholic Sacraments, Eucharist, bereavement support, and crisis intervention.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Divinity, four ACPE units, and board certification by NACC and APC; one to two years of hospital chaplaincy experience; ordained Catholic priest in good

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent from a nationally accredited theological school or seminary.
• Four ACPE-accredited CPE units completed.
• Board certification by NACC and APC.

Responsibilities

• Provide Catholic Sacraments such as the Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation.
• Offer inclusive spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Active listening

Empathic care

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

ACPE 4-unit CPE

NACC board certification

APC board certification

Job description

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT seeks an Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff, honoring diverse traditions. The role includes administering Catholic Sacraments, Eucharist, bereavement support, and crisis intervention.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Divinity, four ACPE units, and board certification by NACC and APC; one to two years of hospital chaplaincy experience; ordained Catholic priest in good