Chaplain Resident

Cincinnati Children’s is now accepting applications for the  Chaplain Residency. Residents will begin employment on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Primary location:
Kasota – 3244 Burnet.

Schedule:

Full‑time day shift (United States of America).

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday–Friday during the day.
• Will rotate on weekends and holidays.

• Annual salary: $44,720.
• Paid Time Off benefits begin on the first day of employment.

• Patient Care:
  Work consistently with the interdisciplinary medical team, providing information on how religion and spirituality impact meaning‑making, coping, and medical decision‑making.
• Staff Care:
  Provide spiritual care to clinical caregivers on the assigned unit.
• Learning and Development:
  Observe and consult with the assigned mentor as needed; construct learning goals consistent with LevelI or LevelII CPE outcomes; design goals with feedback from CPE educators, peers, and emerging self‑awareness.
• Program Participation:
  Prepare for, attend and participate in individual and group supervision, including individual supervision sessions, verbatim sessions, Interpersonal Relations Group Sessions, Didactic sessions, and other curriculum items on the syllabus for the individual CPE unit.
• Compliance:
  Comply with CCHMC safety and departmental policies and procedures; complete all hospital safety requirements.
• On‑Call responsibilities:
  Provide in‑house on‑call coverage as a member of the Trauma or Medical Team in the Emergency Room, respond as a member of the Code team throughout the hospital, provide End‑of‑Life care, and offer general emotional/spiritual support to patients, families, and staff as requested on an as‑needed basis.

• Completion of at least one unit of continuing professional education (CPE) in an ACPE‑accredited program.
• Completed or currently enrolled in a graduate‑level theological degree from a college, university, or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Accreditation.
• Ordination, current endorsement, or good standing in accordance with the requirements of the applicant’s faith tradition or endorsing agency.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, including rotating weekends and holidays.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for the Chaplain Resident.

Cincinnati Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all 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 veteran status.