Associate Chaplain – Casual

OhioHealth

. Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients, family members/significant others, and staff throughout the hospital .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeMansfield • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pastoral counseling and spiritual support within hospital settings, with a strong focus on patient care, ethical considerations, and collaboration with diverse faith groups. Proficient in assessing spiritual needs and providing non-pharmacological interventions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pastoral CounselingHospital Ministry ExperienceMedical Ethics KnowledgeClinical Pastoral ConversationSpiritual Care Assessment

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Hard Skills

Pastoral Care SkillsPatient CareEthics ConsultationReligious RitualsNon-Pharmacological Interventions

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationEmpathyCrisis Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

High Reliability OrganizationAdvance Care PlanningOrgan DonationPatient RightsEcumenical Pastoral Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients, family members/significant others, and staff throughout the hospital
Develop a hospital-based "parish"
Participate as a member of an ecumenical pastoral care staff
Share in staff meetings, on-call responsibilities, and hospital-wide worship experiences
Provide direct patient care for emergent and routine requests
Assess spiritual needs and concerns using clinical pastoral conversation
Communicate and document patient responses to evaluate effectiveness and congruence with the plan of care
Participate in an on-call rotation, including possible overnight or weekend shifts
Provide religious/spiritual rituals and non-pharmacological interventions
Liaise with patients' faith groups/leaders and community or cultural resources
Serve as a primary contact for ethics concerns and formal consultations
Provide care in hospital, outpatient, extended care facility, and home settings
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Knowledge of pastoral care and counseling skills, especially as practiced within the hospital setting
Two years ministry experience, including at least one year in a hospital setting
Knowledge of medical ethics and legal issues including advance care planning, organ donation, futility of care, and patient rights

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time, casual schedule
Variable work shift
Scheduled weekly hours as needed