Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Multifaith Support

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care across patients, families, and staff. The role involves listening, counseling, prayer, and faith-based services endorsed by the hospital's mission.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and support teams to ensure timely spiritual support, coordinate care plans, and contribute to community health initiatives; requires a Master’s in theology and board certification.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in theology or divinity from an accredited institution.
• Certified Chaplain by a recognized board or certification within 2 years of hire.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement (ordination or licensed) by a faith denomination.
• Completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Experience as a Chaplain in a health care pastoral care program.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and employees through listening, counseling, and faith-based services.
• Minister to people of all faith traditions and collaborate with the health care team to ensure timely spiritual care.
• Assist with planning and implementing services that provide spiritual/charitable support to the organization and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in theology/chaplaincy

Board-certified chaplain (BCCI/APC)

Ecclesiastical endorsement

ACPE-approved CPE (4 units)

Job description

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care across patients, families, and staff. The role involves listening, counseling, prayer, and faith-based services endorsed by the hospital's mission.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and support teams to ensure timely spiritual support, coordinate care plans, and contribute to community health initiatives; requires a Master’s in theology and board certification.