Interfaith Chaplain & Catholic Priest (Healthcare)

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center seeks an Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest to deliver compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in a hospital setting. The role includes celebrating the Eucharist, conducting goals-of-care conversations, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family needs.

The incumbent will provide sacraments, crisis intervention, bereavement care, and spiritual guidance across diverse traditions, while fostering

Qualifications

• Must hold Master of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited theological school.
• Four ACPE-certified CPE units required.
• Ordained Catholic Priest in good standing; candidate should be eligible for board certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent and respectful spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Offer Catholic Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation, and Eucharist when appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues in care conferences and rounds.
• Provide crisis intervention and bereavement support as needed.
• Conduct life review, pastoral counseling, and spiritual care interventions.

Skills

Active listening

Empathic listening

Goal of care discussions

Education

Master of Divinity

ACPE CPE (4 units)

NACC board certification

APC board certification

Job description

University of Vermont Medical Center seeks an Interfaith Chaplain-Catholic Priest to deliver compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in a hospital setting. The role includes celebrating the Eucharist, conducting goals-of-care conversations, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family needs.

The incumbent will provide sacraments, crisis intervention, bereavement care, and spiritual guidance across diverse traditions, while fostering