Staff Chaplain (PRN) - Spiritual Care - UH Truman Medical Center (varied shifts per week)

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate and credentialed Chaplains to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing spiritual care, emotional support, and crisis intervention to a diverse patient population. You'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote holistic healing and make a profound impact on patients and families during critical moments. Join a collaborative, mission-driven department that values professional growth and offers opportunities for specialization in areas such as Behavioral Health and Oncology. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited seminary or theological institution.
• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized faith group.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate and culturally competent spiritual care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in 24/7 in-house chaplaincy coverage.

Skills

Empathy

Active Listening

Spiritual Assessment

Crisis Response

Education

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

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Staff Chaplain (PRN) - Spiritual Care - UH Truman Medical Center (varied shifts per week)101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationUniversity Health Truman Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department

Spiritual Care UHTMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Staff Chaplain

Support healing through spiritual presence, compassion, and interfaith care.

At University Health, we believe that healing involves more than medicine. We are seeking compassionate and credentialed Chaplains to join our interdisciplinary team in supporting the emotional, spiritual, and sacramental needs of our diverse patient population, families, and staff. Our chaplains play a key role in promoting whole-person care across all areas of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide age-appropriate and culturally competent spiritual care to patients, families, and staff

• Offer interfaith ministry, spiritual assessments, emotional support, crisis intervention, and religious rites

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care teams as part of an interdisciplinary model

• Participate in 24/7 in-house chaplaincy coverage (as scheduled)

• Contribute to departmental education, trauma support, and care rounding

• Support a designated clinical specialty (e.g., Oncology, Cardiology, OB/GYN) if applicable

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited seminary or theological institution (typically Master of Divinity or equivalent)

• Completion of four units (Level II) of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE, NACC, or NAJC-accredited center

  • PRN applicants may qualify with fewer units based on demonstrated clinical experience

• Ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized religious tradition/faith group

• At least four (4) years of pastoral experience (1 year acceptable for PRN, including CPE experience)

• Demonstrated ability to provide care across diverse cultures, faiths, and age groups

• Strong skills in empathy, active listening, spiritual assessment, and crisis response

• Willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based care model

• Current Board Certification (or eligibility) as a Chaplain (APC, NACC, NAJC) expected for full-time staff

  • PRN staff certification is encouraged but not required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in major medical facilities or trauma centers

• Specialized training or clinical focus in areas such as Behavioral Health, Oncology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, or Palliative Care

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Why Join University Health?

• Level I Trauma Center serving a diverse, urban population

• Work within a collaborative and mission-driven department

• Opportunities for specialization, continuing education, and professional growth

• Make a profound impact on patients, families, and staff-when it matters most

Apply today to join our team of skilled and compassionate chaplains who bring presence, peace, and dignity to the bedside.