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Saint Joseph Hospital - London·London, Kentucky
Chaplain · $23 - $32/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted advanced practice roles in London, Kentucky rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 25% below the London, Kentucky median for advanced practice roles.
The Chaplain provides direct spiritual, religious, and existential care to patients, families, and staff, particularly during times of crisis or grief. They collaborate with the healthcare team to integrate holistic care and document assessments within the Electronic Medical Record.
Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926.
Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).
CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people.
With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief.
You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain.
You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Works collaboratively with members of the spiritual care department to build a cohesive, spiritually grounded and mutually formative team; covers on-call and holiday shifts as scheduled based on department need Establishes mutually respectful working relationships with staff and physicians from a variety of departments Gathers and evaluates relevant information pertinent to the holistic care of patients and their families Develops and implements spiritual care plans to promote the well-being of patients, including but not limited to crisis intervention, spiritual care and counseling, assistance with religious/spiritual rituals Provides spiritual care and counseling for patients and their families in response to referrals and through proactive rounding Documents assessments and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record Job Requirements Required Masters Other n Divinity, Theology, or related field and 2,080 hours experience in clinical chaplaincy, upon hire and Minimum of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a program accredited by ACPE or USCCB/CCA, upon hire Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire or Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, upon hire or Board Certified Chaplain BCC, upon hire or Catholic Chaplain, upon hire
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field and possess at least 2,080 hours of clinical chaplaincy experience. Additionally, applicants are required to have four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and hold a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) credential.
Market context
Chaplain openings in Kentucky are often tied to hospitals, hospice, and other care settings that need spiritual support across varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for theological training, ordination or equivalent endorsement, and completed CPE units, plus practical requirements like a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPE status and endorsement before applying.