Chaplain – Spiritual Care

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Cleveland Clinic understands the importance of spiritual support in facilitating overall wellness and healing. Meeting others where they can find comfort and helping them during troubled waters is a vital part of your role as a Chaplain. You can help guide everyone you meet through some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, allowing you to make a lasting and meaningful difference every day. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 4:30PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide education and consultation for physicians, nurses and other caregivers.  
• Provide spiritual care and counseling for patients, families and caregivers of all faith groups, ages and conditions.  
• Foster spiritual resources for healing.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and one year of ministry experience OR Bachelor’s Degree, three years of ministry experience, satisfactory completion of one or two units of Clinical Pastoral Education and the expectation to get four CPEs within two years of hire 
• Certification as a board-certified Chaplain (www.bcci.professionalchaplains.org) or eligibility within two years OR certification as an ACPE Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education 
• Availability to work on-call and regular work hours 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master’s Degree of Divinity or equivalent 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.
• In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.