Resource Chaplain - On Call
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Healthcare
Speech Pathologist, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Mental Health
Job Details
The Resource Chaplain primarily provides spiritual care to patients and families in emergent situations ( (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life). There are also opportunities to making room visits and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to identify needs of patients and families.
FacilityDayton Children's - Main Campus
DepartmentChaplain Services
SchedulePart time
Hours4
Job DetailsThe Resource Chaplain primarily provides spiritual care to patients and families in emergent situations ( (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life). There are also opportunities to making room visits and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to identify needs of patients and families. Additionally, the Resource Chaplain will have opportunities to learn all aspects of the department's work, including teaching spirituality classes in the Behavioral Health Unit, bereavement care, and the hosting of events (e.g., Annual Memorial Service, Butterfly Release).
The Resource Chaplain assures a continuum of quality spiritual care at Dayton Children's Hospital.
Bachelor's in Theology from an accredited program required. Master's preferred.
CertificationDocumentation of current endorsement (or acceptable language in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition) received or reaffirmed within last 12 months required
Experience Required- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathetic/active listening
- Compassion
- Theological/spiritual reflection
- Critical thinking skills
- Basic computer skills, especially ability to learn EPIC
- Personal and professional development, especially self-care and resiliency development.
- One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education
- Preferred - provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life)
Provision of spiritual care to patients and families.
Primary Responsibilities- On call responsibilities (6-8 weeknights/per month; 3-4 weekend days/per month)
- Provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g., traumas, new diagnosis, or end of lif
- Routine room visits to introduce spiritual care and assess spiritual needs.
- Teach spirituality classes in the Mathilde Center for Mental Health
- Provide bereavement care to families and via memorial events.
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