Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 8, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45255
Working Title
Hosptial 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
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 lightweight objects, 20 pounds. Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
Shift
Primarily Monday – Friday (1:00 am – 9:30 pm); some weekends, holidays, evenings and nights.
Job Summary
To provide spiritual and emotional support to pediatric and adolescent behavioral health patients, their families and the staff, primarily in Kentucky Children's Hospital.
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?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Required: A Master of Divinity (preferred) or Master of Theology. 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 Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains ( NAJC). Preferred experience in an adolescent behavioral health.
Residents who have completed a third unit of CPE and are currently enrolled in a fourth unit are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45255
Working Title
Hosptial 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
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 lightweight objects, 20 pounds. Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
Shift
Primarily Monday – Friday (1:00 am – 9:30 pm); some weekends, holidays, evenings and nights.
Job Summary
To provide spiritual and emotional support to pediatric and adolescent behavioral health patients, their families and the staff, primarily in Kentucky Children's Hospital.
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?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Required: A Master of Divinity (preferred) or Master of Theology. 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 Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains ( NAJC). Preferred experience in an adolescent behavioral health.
Residents who have completed a third unit of CPE and are currently enrolled in a fourth unit are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you ordained as a minister by a nationally recognized faith group?
- Yes
- No
- In process
- * Are you endorsed by a nationally recognized faith group?
- Yes
- No
- In process
- Eligible
- * Please describe your experience in pastoral care within a healthcare setting.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many certified units of ACPE training have you received (include units in process)?
- 0
- 1 unit
- 2 units
- 3 units
- 4 units
- More than 4 units
- * Are you a board certified member of The Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)?
- Yes
- No
- Eligible
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
