Compassionate Hospital Pastoral Care Chaplain

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff across hospital settings. The role involves developing a parish within the hospital, joining an ecumenical care team, and contributing to worship experiences.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, on-call rotations, and delivering rituals and non-pharmacological support. The position emphasizes medical ethics, patient rights, and care in diverse clinical environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastoral care and counseling in hospital settings.
• Two years ministry experience, at least one in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care (60%) assessing spiritual needs and documenting responses.
• On-call rotation (20%), including potential overnight or weekend shifts.
• Provide religious/spiritual rituals and non-pharmacological support to patients and families.
• Discuss ethics concerns and participate in consultations as needed.
• Care across diverse settings including hospital, outpatient areas, and homes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff across hospital settings. The role involves developing a parish within the hospital, joining an ecumenical care team, and contributing to worship experiences.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, on-call rotations, and delivering rituals and non-pharmacological support. The position emphasizes medical ethics, patient rights, and care in diverse clinical environments.