Chaplain Resident

Role Overview

• The Chaplain Resident is involved in direct patient care.
• It is this experience and reflection on actual pastoral encounters that fosters the chaplain’s learning.
• At UAMS Medical Center trainees are involved with people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
• Trainees are assigned to specific areas, function as ecumenical chaplains, and are responsible for providing pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Trainees attend interdisciplinary meetings and participate with other professionals in providing patient care.
• Chaplain trainees also share on call responsibilities, which provide learning opportunities in the midst of developing health care crises.
• The Chaplain Resident will report to the Director of Pastoral Care and Clinical Pastoral Education Training Programs.

Requirements

• A four (4) year undergraduate degree (BA or BS) from an accredited organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation is required.
• A seminary graduate degree (Master of Divinity, Theology, Counselling, or equivalent) from a seminary or theological school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or a similarly credentialed accrediting agency or its equivalent as determined by the Association of Professional Chaplains, or a master degree from an accredited organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation is preferred
• Minimum of one (1) unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education Training is preferred.
• A qualified candidate should have a theological and psychological understanding of religious and human dynamics, medical ethics, and demonstrated knowledge of the pastoral counseling role in a healthcare setting and be ecumenical in outlook and approach.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy