Chaplain Resident for 2026-2027

Cincinnati Children’s is now accepting applications for 2026-2027 Chaplain Residency . Residents will begin employment on Monday, September 7, 2026. To Be Considered, Candidates Must Attach cover letter; resume; and completed ACPE application form (PDF) OR Word Document with essay responses. Completion of 1 unit of CPE in an ACPE accredited program required. Attach self‑evaluation and educator evaluation. Completed or be 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 their faith tradition or endorsing agency. Schedule Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Day shift Monday‑Friday, with rotation on weekends and holidays. Stipend and Benefits $44,720.00 annual salary Paid Time Off Benefits begin first day of employment Responsibilities Patient Care: Work consistently with the interdisciplinary medical team, providing information on how religion/spirituality impact meaning making, coping, and medical decision making. Staff Care: Provide spiritual care to clinical caregivers on assigned unit. Learning and Development: Observe and consult with assigned mentor as needed. Construct learning goals consistent with the Outcomes of Level I or Level II CPE as stated in the Standards of ACPE. Learning goals should also be designed with feedback from CPE Educators, peers and emerging self‑awareness. Program Participation: Prepare for, attend and participate in individual and group supervision for all aspects of the CPE program 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: Spiritual Care residents provide in‑house on‑call coverage (responding as a member of the Trauma or Medical Team in the Emergency Room; responding as a member of the Code team throughout the hospital; End of Life Care; general emotional/spiritual support to patients, families, and staff as requested) on an as‑needed basis. Location Kasota – 3244 Burnet About the Center for Spiritual and Grief Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Our spiritual and grief care providers (chaplains) are available 24 hours a day to assist all children, families and staff, regardless of their religious affiliation or type of loss. As members of the health care team, spiritual care providers contribute to the holistic care of patients and families by supporting and understanding spiritual perspectives and their impact on coping, medical decision making and health outcomes. Our team is sensitive to a variety of faiths and practices and maintains strong relationships with local communities to ensure competent, religiously appropriate, spiritual care. * Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for the Chaplain Resident. Thank you. * 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development