Interfaith Chaplain - Catholic Priest

University of Vermont Health Network • Burlington, VT

1d • $28 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Spiritual Care Department, the Interfaith Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in ways that respect and honor their faith and spiritual traditions. The role offers spiritual support in the inpatient setting and responds to spiritual needs under the supervision of the Manager of Spiritual Care.

The Interfaith Chaplain contributes to interfaith spiritual care through pastoral visitation; ritual care when appropriate, including sacraments and prayer; participation in interfaith worship and memorial services; bereavement care, crisis intervention, and staff support. The position participates in interdisciplinary meetings and rounds to foster collaborative care throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE-accredited center required.
• Certification or active pursuit of certification by APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC required.
• One year of chaplaincy experience in a healthcare setting required. Experience in spiritual caregiving in congregational, campus, military, hospice, or long-term care settings will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree or equivalent experience in Theology, Religious Studies, Divinity, Spirituality, or a related field from an accredited institution is strongly preferred.
• Four CPE credits are strongly preferred.
• Ordination or commissioning from a recognized religious or spiritual organization and endorsement for hospital chaplaincy from the candidate’s spiritual or religious tradition are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff while respecting their faith and spiritual traditions.
• Offer spiritual support in the inpatient setting and respond to spiritual needs.
• Provide pastoral visitation and ritual care when appropriate, including sacraments and prayer.
• Participate in interfaith worship and memorial services.
• Provide bereavement care, crisis intervention, and staff support.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and rounds to foster collaborative care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time