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Job Title
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE52428
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
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 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
01/30/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE52428
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
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 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
01/30/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Salary : $48,360 - $81,328