Clinical Pastoral Education Resident

Position Summary / Career Interest:

A Chaplain provides the presence and availability to patients, and their loved ones in a manner that assures patient centered care relative to beliefs, spiritual and/or religious practice and rites. The Chaplain presence is a non-anxious one that offers calm. A Chaplain works alongside other disciplines and offers appropriate perspective regarding the condition and recovery potential of the patient A Chaplain offers relationship and ministry to members of the KUMC staff in such a manner that helps maintain morale and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides pastoral/spiritual care to the multi-denominational/religion patients and family population throughout their hospital experience
• Functions as a pastoral/spiritual resource person for the hospital staff and students
• Collaborates and coordinates pastoral/spiritual activities with other Chaplains to meet the needs of the diverse patient and employee population
• Conducts formal worship services open to patients, families, staff, physicians, students and others.
• Provides for sacramental ministry and/or religious rituals as needed
• Provides off-hour coverage with other Chaplains on a rotation basis.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

*Interested individuals must complete two applications to be considered for residency:

• The University of Kansas Health System application by clicking "Apply Now" on this webpage and

• Clinical Pastoral Education International application.

• Program will begin June 2, 2025

To learn more about our Chaplain program visit: Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Program At The University of Kansas Health System.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree Prefer Religious or Theological degree
• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Language Skills

• Intermediate Spanish -

Knowledge Requirements

• Must be able to read and write on a collegiate level
• Must have user level computer skill

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.