Chaplain Associate

At TriHealth, we believe compassionate care includes tending to the spiritual and emotional needs of every patient and family. As an Associate Chaplain, you will play a meaningful role in delivering pastoral care across Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Hospice of Cincinnati—offering presence, listening, and support during moments that matter most.

This role is ideal for individuals beginning or growing their pastoral care journey. You’ll provide spiritual support through prayer, active listening, and connection to spiritual resources, while gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting. As part of a collaborative pastoral care team, you’ll contribute to patient-centered care by documenting spiritual needs, supporting advance care planning discussions, and integrating into assigned care units through rounds and team engagement.

At TriHealth, we foster growth and development—supporting you in completing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), pursuing ordination or endorsement, and building your professional foundation in chaplaincy. Flexibility and teamwork are key, as you support cross-coverage needs and participate in on-call care.

At TriHealth, you’ll find:

• A meaningful entry point into chaplaincy with hands-on clinical experience
• A mission-driven environment focused on whole-person healing and compassionate presence
• Opportunities for growth and development, including CPE completion and continuing pastoral education
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where flexibility and service are valued
• The ability to make a daily impact through spiritual care, listening, and connection

Location:

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

Work Schedule:

• PRN
• Shift varies
• Weekend, Holiday, and On call rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education to be completed within 6 months of hire (2 units preferred). Ordination or Endorsement by a recognized faith group within 180 Days is required

Job Overview:

This position is to provide Pastoral Care Support at Good Samaritan, Bethesda North Hospital and Hospice of Cincinnati.

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents on EPIC, appropriate information for the nurses, documents about patients' religion and advance directives. 
  Informs patients of spiritual opportunities available, offers emotional/spiritual support through prayers and listening presence. Is a good team members by being generous and flexible in cross coverage for sicknesses and vacations. 
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in providing services and participation in on-call as appropriate. 
  Provides Pastoral Care on assigned units of hospital. Demonstrate how you have integrated into your assigned clinical areas (team education, patient care rounds, routine visits, etc.) 
• Functions as a positive member of the pastoral care team. 
• Pursues continued Professional Development: NON-CERTIFIED CHAPLAINS (Chaplain Associate): Completion of 20 hours of continuing pastoral education.

Other Related Information:

• On-call, some weekends, and evenings

Working Conditions:
Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Frequently 
Continuous Learning - Frequently 
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Rarely 
Pushing - Rarely 
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Rarely 
Talking - Frequently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
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