Associate Chaplain - PRN

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking an Associate Chaplain to provide pastoral care across Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Hospice of Cincinnati. You will document spiritual needs, support advance care planning, and align with a collaborative pastoral care team in a clinical setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient-centered spiritual support, learning through CPE, and opportunities for ordination or endorsement as you grow within TriHealth’s mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education to be completed within 6 months of hire (2 units preferred). Ordination or Endorsement by a recognized faith group within 180 Days is required.

Responsibilities

• Documents on EPIC, appropriate information for the nurses, documents about patients' religion and advance directives.
• Informs patients of spiritual opportunities available, offers emotional/spiritual support through prayers and listening presence. Supports cross-coverage for sicknesses and vacations.
• Provides Pastoral Care on assigned units of the hospital. Demonstrates integration into clinical areas through team education, patient care rounds and routine visits.

Skills

Active Listening

Prayer

Pastoral Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPE (1 unit)

Ordination/Endorsement

Job description

At TriHealth, we believe compassionate care includes tending to the spiritual and emotional needs of every patient and family. As an Associate Chaplain, you will play a meaningful role in delivering pastoral care across Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Hospice of Cincinnati—offering presence, listening, and support during moments that matter most.

This role is ideal for individuals beginning or growing their pastoral care journey. You’ll provide spiritual support through prayer, active listening, and connection to spiritual resources, while gaining hands‑on experience in a clinical setting. As part of a collaborative pastoral care team, you’ll contribute to patient-centered care by documenting spiritual needs, supporting advance care planning discussions, and integrating into assigned care units through rounds and team engagement.

At TriHealth, we foster growth and development—supporting you in completing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), pursuing ordination or endorsement, and building your professional foundation in chaplaincy. Flexibility and teamwork are key, as you support cross‑coverage needs and participate in on‑call care.

At TriHealth, you’ll find:

• A meaningful entry point into chaplaincy with hands‑on clinical experience
• A mission‑driven environment focused on whole‑person healing and compassionate presence
• Opportunities for growth and development, including CPE completion and continuing pastoral education
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where flexibility and service are valued
• The ability to make a daily impact through spiritual care, listening, and connection

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• PRN
• Shift varies
• Weekend, Holiday, and on‑call rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education to be completed within 6 months of hire (2 units preferred). Ordination or Endorsement by a recognized faith group within 180 Days is required

Job Overview:

This position is to provide Pastoral Care Support at Good Samaritan, Bethesda North Hospital and Hospice of Cincinnati.

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents on EPIC, appropriate information for the nurses, documents about patients' religion and advance directives.
  Informs patients of spiritual opportunities available, offers emotional/spiritual support through prayers and listening presence. Is a good team member by being generous and flexible in cross coverage for sicknesses and vacations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in providing services and participation in on-call as appropriate.
  Provides Pastoral Care on assigned units of hospital. Demonstrate how you have integrated into your assigned clinical areas (team education, patient care rounds, routine visits, etc.)
• Functions as a positive member of the pastoral care team.
• Pursues continued Professional Development: NON-CERTIFIED CHAPLAINS (Chaplain Associate): Completion of 20 hours of continuing pastoral education.

Other Related Information:

• On call, some weekends, and evenings

Working Conditions:
Bending - Occasionally
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Rarely
Talking - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Frequently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS
Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS
Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS
Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS
Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS
Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community