Chaplain _ E

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters is seeking a full-time Chaplain to provide direct patient care through spiritual assessments, counseling, and sacramental coordination. You will lead worship and memorial services, work with interfaith communities, and support healthcare teams while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in divinity (Master's preferred) and at least 2 years of related experience, with on-call duties and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in divinity or related field.
• Master's degree in divinity or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in divinity or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, staff.
• Provide counseling and comfort during crisis, hospitalization, and at patient death.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Interfaith sensitivity

Documentation

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in divinity

Master's degree in divinity

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary Responsible for providing direct patient care through spiritual assessments, prioritizing pastoral care needs, and delivering or arranging sacraments. Prepares and leads worship or memorial services sensitive to interfaith communities. Utilizes area religious leaders to address diverse spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff. Counsels, supports, and develops educational opportunities for healthcare team members. Integrates spiritual and emotional support as a core component of holistic healthcare delivery.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and addresses the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff while respecting individual beliefs.
• Provides counseling, encouragement, and comfort during hospitalization, crisis situations, and at the time of patient death.
• Delivers individual and group religious services, spiritual rituals, and worship sensitive to the interfaith community.
• Documents patient and family encounters accurately in the electronic medical record and maintains confidentiality.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support total patient care and resolve patient problems and service issues.
• Serves as a resource for staff, offering support sessions and guidance to improve team effectiveness and well-being.
• Coordinates with area clergy and makes referrals for sacramental ministry or other religious needs as requested.
• Participates in professional development, maintains required certifications, and attends educational workshops.
• Responds promptly to on-call shifts, codes, and urgent pastoral care needs within established standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in divinity, or a related field
• Master's degree in divinity or related field preferred

Experience Requirement

• 2+ years of experience in divinity, or a relevant area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Pastoral Care

Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.