Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

Berger Health System; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across our hospital. This role develops a hospital parish, conducts worship, and responds to codes and crises as part of 24/7 on-call duties.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of ministry experience, comfortable with ecumenical and interfaith settings, and ready to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastoral care skills, especially in hospital settings and crises.
• Three years ministry experience.
• Comfortable in inclusive, interfaith ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, hands-on spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including prayer and sacramental ministry.
• Serve as liaison between local clergy, patients, families and staff; coordinate workshops and worship services.
• Share on-call responsibilities and participate in interdisciplinary hospital committees.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Interfaith ministry

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff across our hospital. This role develops a hospital parish, conducts worship, and responds to codes and crises as part of 24/7 on-call duties.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of ministry experience, comfortable with ecumenical and interfaith settings, and ready to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safety and quality of care.