• Staff Chaplain (PRN) - Spiritual Care - UH Truman…

    Truman Medical Centers (Kansas City, MO)


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    Staff Chaplain (PRN) - Spiritual Care - UH Truman Medical Center (varied shifts per week)

     

    101 Truman Medical Center

     

    Job Location

     

    University Health Truman Medical Center

     

    Kansas City, Missouri

     

    Department

     

    Spiritual Care UHTMC

    Position Type

    Part time

     

    Work Schedule

     

    varied

     

    Hours Per Week

     

    4

    Job Description

    Staff Chaplain

     

    Support healing through spiritual presence, compassion, and interfaith care.

     

    At **University Health** , we believe that healing involves more than medicine. We are seeking **compassionate and credentialed Chaplains** to join our interdisciplinary team in supporting the **emotional, spiritual, and sacramental needs** of our diverse patient population, families, and staff. Our chaplains play a key role in promoting whole-person care across all areas of the hospital.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Provide **age-appropriate and culturally competent spiritual care** to patients, families, and staff

    + Offer **interfaith ministry** , spiritual assessments, emotional support, crisis intervention, and religious rites

    + Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care teams as part of an **interdisciplinary model**

    + Participate in **24/7 in-house chaplaincy coverage** (as scheduled)

    + Contribute to departmental education, trauma support, and care rounding

    + Support a **designated clinical specialty** (e.g., Oncology, Cardiology, OB/GYN) if applicable

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Master’s degree from an accredited seminary or theological institution (typically **Master of Divinity** or equivalent)

    + **Completion of four units (Level II) of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)** from an ACPE, NACC, or NAJC-accredited center

    + _PRN applicants may qualify with fewer units based on demonstrated clinical experience_

    + **Ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement** by a recognized religious tradition/faith group

    + **At least four (4) years of pastoral experience** ( _1 year acceptable for PRN, including CPE experience_ )

    + Demonstrated ability to provide care across **diverse cultures, faiths, and age groups**

    + Strong skills in **empathy, active listening, spiritual assessment, and crisis response**

    + Willingness to work as part of an **interdisciplinary, team-based care model**

    + **Current Board Certification (or eligibility)** as a Chaplain (APC, NACC, NAJC) expected for full-time staff

    + _PRN staff certification is encouraged but not required_

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience in **major medical facilities or trauma centers**

    + Specialized training or clinical focus in areas such as **Behavioral Health, Oncology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, or Palliative Care**

    + Bilingual or multilingual abilities

     

    Why Join University Health?

     

    + **Level I Trauma Center** serving a diverse, urban population

    + Work within a **collaborative and mission-driven department**

    + Opportunities for **specialization, continuing education, and professional growth**

    + Make a profound impact on patients, families, and staff— **when it matters most**

    **Apply today** to join our team of skilled and compassionate chaplains who bring presence, peace, and dignity to the bedside.

     

    Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

     

    University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.