Interfaith Chaplain - Catholic Priest

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

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.