On-Call Pediatric Chaplain — Crisis & Family Support

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking an On-Call Staff Chaplain to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive spiritual and emotional support to pediatric patients, families, and hospital staff. The role emphasizes available crisis support after hours, with a per-shift pay model and a $3,000 sign-on bonus (taxable).

The chaplain works onsite, responds to referrals and urgent requests, and collaborates with the care team to integrate spiritual care across units, including end-of-life support and

Qualifications

• At least one ACPE-accredited CPE unit.
• Endorsement or credentials from a recognized faith tradition.
• Experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during on-call hours, including crisis intervention, grief support, and end-of-life care.
• Respond promptly to referrals, code events, trauma activations, and urgent requests for chaplain presence.
• Offer rituals, prayers, sacraments, or other spiritual practices while respecting diverse beliefs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to integrate spiritual needs into care.
• Maintain confidentiality and cultural sensitivity; ensure continuity of care during hand-offs.

Skills

ACPE CPE

Pediatric chaplaincy

Crisis intervention

Endorsement from faith tradition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology/religious studies

ACPE-credited CPE unit

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Akron Children's is seeking an On-Call Staff Chaplain to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive spiritual and emotional support to pediatric patients, families, and hospital staff. The role emphasizes available crisis support after hours, with a per-shift pay model and a $3,000 sign-on bonus (taxable).

The chaplain works onsite, responds to referrals and urgent requests, and collaborates with the care team to integrate spiritual care across units, including end-of-life support and