Part-Time Hospital Chaplain — Pastoral Care & On-Call

OhioHealth; Ohio; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Berger Hospital, part of OhioHealth, is seeking a part-time Associate Chaplain to provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. The chaplain develops a hospital-based parish and participates in ecumenical pastoral care alongside on-call responsibilities and hospital-wide worship experiences.

The role includes direct patient care, on-call duties, and collaboration with interprofessional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Knowledge of pastoral care and counseling in hospital settings.
• Two years ministry experience, at least one year in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as requested for emergent and routine needs.
• Participate in on-call rotations, including overnight or weekend shifts.
• Provide religious/spiritual rituals and non-pharmacological support to patients and families.
• Act as liaison with patient faith group/leaders and community resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical ethics, advance care planning, and patient rights.
• Provide care across diverse hospital, outpatient, extended care, and home settings.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Communication

Ethical considerations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Berger Hospital, part of OhioHealth, is seeking a part-time Associate Chaplain to provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. The chaplain develops a hospital-based parish and participates in ecumenical pastoral care alongside on-call responsibilities and hospital-wide worship experiences.

The role includes direct patient care, on-call duties, and collaboration with interprofessional teams.