Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
University of Kentucky

Job Info

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Job Title:

Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

Requisition Number:

RE44144

Working Title:

Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

Department Name:

H4005:Office of Patient Experience

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

10

Salary Range:

$48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

MDiv or MTH

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience:

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification:

Board Certified or Eligible

Physical Requirements:

Requires occasional handling of objects up to 25-50 pounds, standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift:

Primarily 3:45pm - 12:15am weekdays, including some nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Job Summary:

The Hospital Chaplain/UKHC will provide direct patient care, make spiritual assessments, prioritize pastoral care needs, provide sacraments or make provisions for such and address interfaith needs. Prepare and provide services of worship, sensitive to the interfaith community. Utilize area religious leaders to meet spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff. Counsel, support and provide educational opportunities for staff. This position will be primarily located in Good Samaritan Hospital and experience in behavioral health preferred.

Residents who have completed a third unit of CPE and are currently enrolled in a fourth unit are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Interpersonal and customer service skills, work independently, organizational, administrative and clerical skills, excellence in written and verbal communication and ability to work within a team. Ability to utilize knowledge and skills while working in a professional environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience:

Master's degree of Divinity or Master's degree 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.

Deadline to Apply:

05/22/2024

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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