Interfaith Chaplain - Catholic Priest

uvmhealth; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UVMMC in Burlington, VT seeks an Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and staff, honoring diverse beliefs. The role includes sacraments, prayer, crisis support, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team during rounds and family meetings.

Minimum qualifications include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, four ACPE CPE units, and board certification by NACC and APC; ordination in good standing; and 1–2 years of chaplaincy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides consistent and respectful spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Offers sacraments, prayer, and spiritual support across diverse beliefs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams during conferences, family meetings and rounds.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

ACPE-certified CPE (4 units)

NACC board certification

APC board certification

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Spiritual Care

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $27.85 Mid $34.82 Max $41.78

Job Summary

As a member of the Spiritual Care Department, the Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest provides consistent and respectful spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, honoring their religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions. The Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest offers a variety of spiritual care skills and interventions, including active and empathic listening, Celebrates the Eucharist, helps with goals of care conversations; facilitation of life review, bereavement care; crisis intervention; Provides Catholic Sacraments: e.g. Sacrament of the sick/anointing and Reconciliation/Confession; Provides appropriate prayer, and meditation. The Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues through facilitation of and participation in interdisciplinary patient care conferences, family meetings, and patient rounding.

Education

Required: Master of Divinity, Theology, Theological Studies, Pastoral Care and Counseling from a nationally accredited Theological School, or Seminary. Four units Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) of ACPE accredited CPE. Board certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), and Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).

Experience

One or two years of chaplaincy experience in a healthcare setting is required. Experience in spiritual caregiving in congregational, campus, military, hospice, or long-term care settings will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

An ordained Catholic Priest in good standing with a diocese or religious order. Board chaplaincy certified or eligible for Board certification within two years of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

An ordained Catholic Priest in good standing with a diocese or religious order. A minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE Training Center, and eligible for Board certification within two years of hire.