Hospital Chaplain

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00047681 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Patient Experience- Pastoral Care Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Hospital Chaplain Job Summary: To provide compassionate religious/spiritual support to employees, students, patients, and patient family members. To counsel individuals seeking guidance and assistance. Education & Experience Masters of Divinity from an accredited association of Theological School, and 4 units of clinical pastoral education. One (1) year of experience as a chaplain in a hospital setting preferred. Experience may not be substituted for educational requirement. Ecclesiastical endorsement required. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Certified or eligible for Chaplaincy Certification. Must obtain certification within two years of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions. Knowledge of human behavior. Verbal and written communication skills. Active listening skills. Compassionate interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ethics. Responsibilities Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients. Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families. Administers religious rites or ordinances; prepares and delivers spiritual care services. Studies, interprets, and teaches religious laws, doctrines, and/or traditions. Promotes ethical behavior within UMMC and provides consultation on ethical behavior. Documents spiritual counseling for patients. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes Pay Class: Salary FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 03/10/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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