Associate Chaplain

Overview
An Associate Chaplain at TriHealth provides compassionate pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff across various facilities, ensuring emotional well-being and addressing diverse spiritual needs. They collaborate with healthcare teams, document care accurately, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment while upholding TriHealth's mission and values.

This role provides pastoral care support at Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Hospice of Cincinnati, offering emotional and spiritual guidance to patients, families, and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Professional Development:
• Certified Chaplains: Complete ongoing education requirements to maintain certification.
• Chaplain Associates (Non-Certified Chaplains): Complete 20 hours of continued pastoral education annually.
• Documentation: Record relevant information in EPIC, including patient religion and advance directives, for effective coordination with healthcare staff.
• Patient and Team Support:
• Inform patients of available spiritual care resources and offer emotional and spiritual guidance through prayers and active listening.
• Act as a supportive team member, providing coverage during vacations or absences, and demonstrate flexibility by participating in on-call services as needed.
• Clinical Integration: Provide pastoral care within assigned hospital units by actively engaging in team education, patient care rounds, and regular visits to ensure a meaningful integration of services.
• Team Collaboration: Exhibit a positive and proactive approach as a valuable member of the pastoral care team, contributing to shared goals and responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education is required (2 units preferred).
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith group.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.
• Background in providing bereavement support is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills for creating engaging content that resonates with the audience.

Schedule & Availability:

This position requires flexibility in scheduling including:

• To work every other Saturday (alternate weekends) - Required.
• Available to cover vacation time as needed.
• On-call commitment per department schedule, with the ability to be onsite within one hour when called.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while fostering a supportive environment rooted in faith and compassion. We welcome applicants who are eager to serve their community through this vital role as an Associate Chaplain.

Pay: From $21.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed at least one-unit of Clinical Pastoral Education?

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45220 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21