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Senior Chaplain
Department:
Health System Shared Services | Pastoral Care
Scope of Department The Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education provides spiritual and emotional care to all Wexner Medical Center patients, families and staff, and offers an ACPE‑accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program for local, national, and international students. Our staff ensures that the health center meets Joint Commission Standards related to spiritual/religious care for patients, contributes to optimal patient experience, and provides education about spirituality, illness, and grief.
Scope of Position The Chaplain is responsible for providing optimal emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff in assigned clinical areas. This includes assessing spiritual, religious, and emotional needs, offering interventions and services, documenting these in the medical record, and providing crisis support and response. The Chaplain serves as the spiritual care specialist on the healthcare team, collaborates with providers and staff, mentors chaplain residents and interns, and contributes to the CPE program through teaching.
Position Summary The Chaplain provides spiritual/pastoral care services to patients, families, and staff, and implements department programs that support clinical staff. The role involves education of staff, patient, and CPE students, participation in committees, and contribution to the development and dissemination of knowledge in the chaplaincy discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent in Theology from an accredited theological school, university, or seminary.
Certified or certification‑eligible with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains. If not certified at the time of hire, certification must be completed within 3 years of hire.
Completed Bachelors’ degree, a Master’s level theological degree or equivalent, four units of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education, a current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized faith group, and appearance before a national certifying commission.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and staff.
0‑2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Comprehensive Employee Benefits
An array of retirement plan options with generous employer contributions.
Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long‑term disability and paid parental leave.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
And much more!
Additional Information Location: Medical Center Tower (0870)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will provide a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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Health System Shared Services | Pastoral Care
Scope of Department The Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education provides spiritual and emotional care to all Wexner Medical Center patients, families and staff, and offers an ACPE‑accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program for local, national, and international students. Our staff ensures that the health center meets Joint Commission Standards related to spiritual/religious care for patients, contributes to optimal patient experience, and provides education about spirituality, illness, and grief.
Scope of Position The Chaplain is responsible for providing optimal emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff in assigned clinical areas. This includes assessing spiritual, religious, and emotional needs, offering interventions and services, documenting these in the medical record, and providing crisis support and response. The Chaplain serves as the spiritual care specialist on the healthcare team, collaborates with providers and staff, mentors chaplain residents and interns, and contributes to the CPE program through teaching.
Position Summary The Chaplain provides spiritual/pastoral care services to patients, families, and staff, and implements department programs that support clinical staff. The role involves education of staff, patient, and CPE students, participation in committees, and contribution to the development and dissemination of knowledge in the chaplaincy discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent in Theology from an accredited theological school, university, or seminary.
Certified or certification‑eligible with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains. If not certified at the time of hire, certification must be completed within 3 years of hire.
Completed Bachelors’ degree, a Master’s level theological degree or equivalent, four units of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education, a current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized faith group, and appearance before a national certifying commission.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and staff.
0‑2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Comprehensive Employee Benefits
An array of retirement plan options with generous employer contributions.
Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long‑term disability and paid parental leave.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
And much more!
Additional Information Location: Medical Center Tower (0870)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will provide a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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