Chaplain, Full Time, Third Shift

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Spiritual Care Staff Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families. This role involves assisting individuals in navigating healthcare challenges and collaborating with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree, be oriented or licensed by a faith authority, and have significant experience in relevant ministry. Join us in our mission to provide world-class care and support in our community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in congregational and/or hospital ministry.
• Ordained or licensed by faith/denominational authority.
• Must complete four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling and support across healthcare settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and committees.
• Document visits in clinical tools, maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Spiritual counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical Pastoral Education

Education

Master’s Degree – MDiv

Board Certified Chaplain

Job description

Job Description

The Spiritual Care Staff Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients throughout the facility (Emergency Room, inpatient units, both medical and psychiatric, ICUs, and outpatient areas as needed) as well as families and healthcare staff. This role involves assessing and addressing the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals possibly facing health care decisions, trauma, and chronic/terminal disease. The Staff Chaplain collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Master’s Degree – MDiv. In lieu of MDiv, a different graduate/master’s theological degree completed at a school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or the Council for Higher Education may be considered.
• Board Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains, Spiritual Care Association (or equivalent group, NACC, NAJC, etc.) or eligible to become Board Certified. If the chaplain is “Board Certified eligible”, then within 18 months of beginning employment, their application for Board Certification will be submitted.
• Ordained, licensed or commissioned to function by faith/denominational authority. Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education as offered by ACPE or NACC completed. Ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized faith group to function in a ministry of pastoral care.
• Minimum Required: 1–2 Years equivalent experience – Experience in congregational and/or hospital ministry.

At UC Health, we’re proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region’s adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you’ll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Counseling & Support

• Provide spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff throughout the healthcare enterprise, with special attention to designated areas (Emergency Room, Trauma Services, ICU patients).
• Provide emergency, crisis intervention via 24‑hour in‑house or on‑call services; provide on‑call and back‑up coverage in rotation with other team members as requested.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, hospital committees, and in‑service education opportunities, as appropriate, to enhance the visibility and awareness of the Spiritual Care team.

Education & Reference Coordination

• Act as a liaison to faith traditions, assisting in contacting necessary outside local clergy as needed.
• Respond to spiritual care requests from patients, families, and staff, including providing available resources.
• Maintain and update resources with any applicable changes to different faiths and beliefs.
• Educate staff about specific religious needs and issues of patients and families which affect their care and treatment. Follow up with staff debrief as needed.
• Assist with orientation of staff and providers to UC Health policies related to spiritual care support, including availability of support resources.
• Support community/visiting clergy, including volunteers and students, in understanding UC Health policies.

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Per departmental and health system guidelines, maintain documentation of visits in appropriate clinical tool(s), such as Epic Electronic Health Record, iRound, SafeCare, etc.

Other

• Other duties as assigned to maintain departmental service standards.
• Position may require travel between UC Health sites/facilities.