Mercy Health BSMH·Toledo, Ohio
Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, visitors, and staff within a medical center setting. Collaborate with the Pastoral Care department and provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position This one-year residency allows for position to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education in accordance with the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation.
Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
Work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participate in department activities and events.
Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis Essential Job Functions Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification N/A Education Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.
Master of Divinity preferred.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
A bachelor's degree and a background in theology are required, with a Master of Divinity preferred. Experience with one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education is also preferred.
Market context
In Ohio, chaplain resident and Clinical Pastoral Education roles are typically tied to hospital and health system staffing needs, especially in settings that support patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a theology background, a bachelor’s degree, and prefer a Master of Divinity plus one unit of CPE. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your CPE status and prepare examples of pastoral care experience before applying.