Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital seeks a full-time staff chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients. Responsibilities include conducting worship services, offering pastoral care, and addressing interfaith needs. The role requires a Master of Divinity and clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge in health care typically obtained through experience or a four-year college degree.
• Preferred: 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE accredited training center.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and make spiritual assessments.
• Prepare and provide services of worship sensitive to the interfaith community.
• Counsel and support staff in educational opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Record Keeping

Basic Skills

Education

Master of Divinity

Master of Theology

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Board Certified or Eligible

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods. On occasion, the position may require assisting in patient restraint requiring lifting, holding, pushing, and pulling.

Shift

M-F may require nights and weekends to meet departments needs

Job Summary

Eastern State Hospital is currently seeking a full-time staff chaplain. The chaplain will provide direct patient care, make spiritual assessments, prioritize pastoral care needs, provide sacraments or make provisions for such and address interfaith needs. Other responsibilities will include, preparing and providing services of worship, sensitive to the interfaith community; providing counsel, support and educational opportunities for staff. This position is located at ESH .

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Requires general understanding of basic skills (reading, writing, and math). Requires knowledge and skills such as maintaining records and files, general office work and interpersonal skills. Requires knowledge and skills of a professional area within health care typically obtained through experience or a four-year college degree.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master of Divinity or Master of Theology and a minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting; four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE accredited training center; endorsement by a religious body as a chaplain and Board Certified or eligible for certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains ( APC ), National Association of Catholic Chaplains ( NACC ), or National Association of Jewish Chaplains ( NAJC ) required. Master of Divinity preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 05/22/2025

Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you ordained as a minister by a nationally recognized faith group?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In process
• * Are you endorsed by a nationally recognized faith group?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In process
  • Eligible
• * Please describe your experience in pastoral care within a healthcare setting.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many certified units of ACPE training have you received (include units in process)?
  • 0
  • 1 unit
  • 2 units
  • 3 units
  • 4 units
  • More than 4 units
• * Are you a board certified member of The Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Eligible