Chaplain Associate

At Tri Health, 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 Tri Health, 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.

• 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

Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

• PRN
• Shift varies
• Weekend, Holiday, and on‑call rotation

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

• 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

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

• 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.

• On call, some weekends, and evenings

Bending - Occasionally
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing:
Conversation - Frequently
Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting