STAFF CHAPLAIN

• Location: College Hill Campus.
• Status: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift/Schedule: Rotating Shifts (Day, Evening, Night). Primary workdays are Monday-Friday; Weekend/Holiday rotation required.
• $4.00/hour shift differential on qualified hours, added to base pay.
• Benefits eligible, first day of employment.
• 35 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued each year. Unused PTO rolls over.
• Starting pay is $53,705 and up, based on experience.

The Center for Spiritual and Grief Support at a Glance:

An illness or hospital stay may be one of the hardest things a person ever goes through. A loved one’s illness affects the whole family. We understand that spiritual life is important to many people in times like this. Some people find comfort in religious practices like prayer. Others gain strength from things like music, art, stories, or nature. Some need a good listener to talk with about their worries, beliefs, or doubts.

Our Spiritual Care Providers (also known as Chaplains) are here to help. We are members of the healthcare team. Our focus is on the wellbeing of the patient’s and family’s spirit. We work with people of all religions and beliefs, and strive to understand what gives each person meaning and purpose. Our goal is to connect patients and families with the things that bring them courage and hope in tough times.

We are now recruiting a Staff Chaplain that will provide spiritual care to patients/families & clinical staff, advocate for patients/families, and educate the healthcare team to the impact of religious/spiritual beliefs on coping and medical decision making mostly but not limited to residential and inpatient psychiatry.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate-level theological degree from a college, university or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Accreditation required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education as offered through an ACPE accredited organization required.
• Ordination, current endorsement, or good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her/their own faith tradition or endorsing agency.
• Board Certification (or eligible for Board Certification) recognized by www.professionalchaplains.org).
• Within three years from hire date complete and submit application for Board Certification with the appropriate faith group or governing body
• 2-4 years of chaplaincy experience preferred.

Primary Location

College Hill Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Department

Ctr for Spiritual & Grief Care

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$53,705.60 - $67,142.40

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

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• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability