Hospital Chaplain​/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55318

Working Title Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

Department Name H4005:

Office of Patient Experience

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $48,/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MDiv or MTH

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Required Related Experience 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification Board Certified or Eligible

Physical Requirements Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 20 pounds, standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift Tuesday-Friday 1p-9:30p, Saturday 3:45p-12:15a, evenings, nights, weekends and some holidays as needed

Job Summary University of Kentucky Health Care (UKHC) is currently seeking a full-time 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 memorial or worship services sensitive to the interfaith community, support and offer educational opportunities for health care team members.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have a 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 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).

Final date to receive applications 08/17/2026

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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.