Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

Job Title
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50301


Working Title
Hospital Chaplain


Department Name
H1100: ESH Psychosocial Services


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 handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods. On occasion, the position may require assisting in patient restraint requiring lifting, holding, pushing, and pulling.



Shift

M-F may require nights and weekends to meet departments needs



Job Summary

Eastern State Hospital is currently seeking a full-time staff chaplain. The chaplain will provide direct patient care, make spiritual assessments, prioritize pastoral care needs, provide sacraments or make provisions for such and address interfaith needs. Other responsibilities will include, preparing and providing services of worship, sensitive to the interfaith community; providing counsel, support and educational opportunities for staff. This position is located at ESH.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Requires general understanding of basic skills (reading, writing, and math). Requires knowledge and skills such as maintaining records and files, general office work and interpersonal skills. Requires knowledge and skills of a professional area within health care typically obtained through experience or a four-year college degree.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Master of Divinity or Master 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. Master of Divinity preferred.



Deadline to Apply
08/17/2025


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