Chaplain

At TriHealth, we recognize that true healing extends beyond physical care to include the emotional and spiritual well-being of those we serve. As a Chaplain, you will provide compassionate pastoral care to patients and families, offering comfort, guidance, and presence during times of crisis, transition, and healing.

In this role, you’ll respond to the diverse spiritual needs of our community—visiting patients, supporting families, and partnering with care teams to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. You will play an essential role in crisis ministry, providing timely and meaningful support when it matters most, while contributing as a valued member of a collaborative pastoral care team.

We are seeking experienced, clinically trained chaplains who bring both theological knowledge and real-world pastoral care experience, including Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), and a commitment to professional certification. Flexibility and responsiveness are key, as this role includes on-call responsibilities, with some evenings and weekends.

At TriHealth, you will find:

• Purpose-driven work supporting patients and families through life’s most meaningful moments
• A collaborative care environment where spiritual care is an integral part of whole-person healing
• Opportunities to lead in crisis ministry and make a lasting, personal impact
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values diverse faith traditions and perspectives
• Professional growth and development within a respected healthcare system

Join TriHealth and bring your calling to life—providing presence, compassion, and hope when it is needed most.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Shift varies
• Weekend, Holiday, and On call rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page:  https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) 
• Master's Degree of Divinity, Theology, or equivalency (acknowledged by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE) (Preferred) 
• Clinical Pastoral Education (Required)
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• 3 - 4 years’ experience Professional in Chaplaincy (Required) 
• 2 - 3 years desired outside of training; Clinical Pastoral Education (Preferred)
• Certified or meets a certification committee within three years by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE Required

Job Overview:

Provides pastoral care to patients and families. Provides ministry in crisis situations. Participates in on call as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Visits patients/families to provide pastoral ministry 
• Provides ministry in crisis situations 
• Responds in a timely manner to referrals for service 
• Is flexible and takes initiative in providing services 
• Participates in on-call as appropriate 
• Functions as a positive member of the pastoral care team

Other Related Information:

• On-call, some weekends, and evenings

Working Conditions:
Bending - 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - 
Continuous Learning - 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Rarely 
Pushing - Rarely 
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Frequently 
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community