Job Opportunities

The community
WellSpan has nine hospitals, more than 250 patient care locations and over 23,000 employees in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The region offers an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking.

Compensation and benefits
Compensation for this position includes a $44,500 stipend, free meals and an excellent benefits package.

Application Deadline is July 1, 2026.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Director Spiritual Care – Operations & Education (DSOE) is responsible, in collaboration with the VP Spiritual Care (VPSC), for designing, facilitating and resourcing spiritual care services across the organization; oversees the Clinical Pastoral Education operations. In collaboration with the Director Spiritual Care-Strategy & Quality (DSSQ), ensures the implementation of strategic efforts and integration of professional spiritual care services into patient experience, Colleague Care, and organizational culture, which is aligned with organizational mission, vision, and values, and delivered with the highest levels of quality and consistency. Provides organizational leadership in clinical education, staffing, talent acquisition, management coaching, and operational excellence for spiritual care departments throughout Trinity Health. Collaborates with Mission Integration leadership to ensure alignment of spiritual care operations with other Mission activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to supporting and upholding the Catholic values, mission, and ethical principles that guide our ministry of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Connects Spiritual Care strategy with Spiritual Care implementation across the organization through close collaboration with Spiritual Care Managers, and Mission Integration leadership (local and system). Plans and oversees programs of workplace spirituality, such as inter-professional education about spirituality, and inter-professional training for spiritual distress screening and referral practices.

Designs flexible coverage models and supports effective resource use of spiritual care providers with various levels of training and certification. Provides guidance and consultation to Mission Leaders and Spiritual Care Managers regarding the effective achievement of essential/standard work.

Collaborates in design and implementation of electronic health record standards to ensure accurate and timely documentation of spiritual care encounters.

Creates innovative clinical training programs that are responsive to the needs of local ministries and community organizations.

In collaboration with the VP, Spiritual Care (VPSC), develops, implements and updates the system-wide strategic plan for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), which may include chaplaincy research and chaplaincy continuing education; ensures alignment with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and accreditation of clinical education programs; develops policies and facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. Oversees and provides guidance to ACPE Educators, integrating and aligning ongoing Spiritual Care education into the planning, practice, and evaluation of Spiritual Care ministries.

Participates in the recruitment, onboarding and management of Spiritual Care leaders across the system. Mentors and provides guidance and coaching in Human Resources related matters. Promotes Trinity Health Spiritual Care standards of practice, holding Spiritual Care Managers accountable for performance expectations.

Promotes a healthy, supportive, and trauma-informed work environment for spiritual care providers. Promotes programs of ongoing personal formation and work-life balance.

Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, ACPE, APC).

In collaboration with Director Spiritual Care -Strategy & Quality (DSSQ), leads initiatives for continuous improvement and evidence-based spiritual care practices. Develops and tracks metrics for spiritual care quality, utilization, and patient satisfaction.

Participates in clinical team conferences, ethics committees, palliative care consultations, and crisis response teams. Serves as a resource on issues involving grief, meaning-making, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate communication.

Develops internal training on spiritual care, cultural humility, and compassionate practices for colleagues. Promotes professional clinical training leading to board certification for spiritual care staff.

Working in collaboration with DSSQ, ensures Spiritual Care policies, initiatives and programs are aligned with Trinity Health’s Priority Strategic Aims (PSAs).

Oversees, evaluates, and, when necessary, intervenes with Spiritual Care Managers and local inter-professional leaders to achieve local strategy implementation.

Oversees the regular assessment and improvement cycle of local Spiritual Care operations in collaboration with Spiritual Care Mangers. Provides fiduciary guidance to operating priorities.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
As a Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

Commitment to Those who are experiencing Poverty: We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.

Safety We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of Spiritual Care, including at least three (3) years of healthcare chaplaincy leadership experience to include developing strategy; leading teams, projects and initiatives; designing educational programs and evidence-informed practice; and interfacing with executive leadership. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.

Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills required. Effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise to identify, evaluate and articulate operational and educational opportunities and risks, business needs/gaps, and understand customer/stakeholder interests.

Ability to facilitate and lead one-on-one or large group development sessions. Strong human relations, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with Mission Leaders and internal stakeholders.

Expertise in project leadership, process improvement, budgetary management, as well as strong analytical skills required.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to develop spreadsheets, graphical presentations, reports and summaries.

Ability to work within interfaith and pluralistic environments.

Strong knowledge of organization policies, procedures and processes.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.  Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health sites (20-50% of time) as needed.

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Director Spiritual Care – Strategy & Quality (DSSQ) is responsible, in collaboration with the VP, Spiritual Care (VPSC), for developing, implementing, and evaluating a unified strategy for spiritual care services across the organization. Ensures spiritual care programming is evidence-informed, culturally responsive, aligned with organizational mission and values, and delivered with the highest levels of quality and consistency. Provides organizational leadership in strategic planning, clinical standards, quality measurement, leadership development, and innovation for spiritual care departments throughout Trinity Health. Collaborates with the Director, Spiritual Care-Operations & Education (DSOE) to ensure implementation of these efforts across the organization. Collaborates with Mission Integration leadership to ensure alignment of Spiritual Care Strategy & Quality with other Mission activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to supporting and upholding the Catholic values, mission, and ethical principles that guide our ministry of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Develops and executes a comprehensive organization-wide spiritual care strategy aligned with organizational mission, values, and long-term goals. Ensures alignment, communication, and accountability across all sites or service lines.

Conducts strategic needs assessments and environmental scans to identify emerging trends, gaps, and opportunities in spiritual care. Promotes programs of ongoing personal formation and work-life balance.

Partners with Spiritual Care and Mission Integration leadership to integrate spiritual care perspectives into organizational initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning.

Establishes and maintains evidence-based standards, competencies, and guidelines for spiritual care practitioners across all regions. Leads efforts to standardize documentation, workflow, and ethical practice across the organization. In collaboration with DSOE, develops and tracks metrics for spiritual care quality, utilization, and patient satisfaction.

In collaboration with Director Spiritual Care Operations & Education (DSOE), develops, implements and tracks organizational quality improvement (QI), utilization and patient satisfaction including metrics, dashboards, and outcomes measurement and reporting, satisfaction tools, and evaluation methodologies for spiritual care.

Monitors regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards relevant to chaplaincy and spiritual care (e.g., Joint Commission, professional chaplaincy organizations).

Champions innovation in tele-chaplaincy, artificial intelligence (AI), digital spiritual resources, and data-informed service delivery models.

Develops organizational training initiatives, certification pathways, and continuing education for chaplains, leaders, and interdisciplinary staff. Collaborates with and advocates for Spiritual Care Managers to ensure the availability of resources necessary to accomplish strategies including on-going professional development.

Participates in the recruitment, onboarding and management of Spiritual Care leaders across the system. Mentors and provides guidance and coaching related to strategy and quality improvement matters. Promotes Trinity Health Spiritual Care standards of practice, holding Spiritual Care Managers accountable for performance expectations.

Represents the organization in national networks, conferences, professional associations, and interfaith coalitions.

Serves as a subject-matter expert on spirituality and whole-person care. Designs and oversees new programs, models of care, and service delivery approaches that promotes patient, family, and colleague spiritual and emotional well-being.

Guides organizational research initiatives related to spiritual well-being, chaplaincy impact, and spiritual determinants of health. Translates research findings into best practices and operational improvements.

Oversees budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation for spiritual care initiatives.

Oversees, evaluates, and, when necessary, intervenes with Spiritual Care Managers and local inter-professional leaders to achieve local strategy implementation.

Collaborates with the VP Spiritual Care (VPSC) and with Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Educators in designing, implementing, and updating a system-wide strategic plan for CPE. Plans and oversees programs of workplace spirituality, such as inter-professional education about spirituality, and inter-professional training for spiritual distress screening and referral practices.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
As a Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

Mission Statement:  We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

Reverence:  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

Commitment to Those who are experiencing Poverty:  We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.

Safety We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Justice:  We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

Stewardship:  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

Experience in a national or multi-site organization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise to identify, evaluate and articulate operational and educational opportunities and risks, business needs/gaps, and understand customer/stakeholder interests.

Ability to facilitate and lead one-on-one or large group development sessions. Strong human relations, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with Mission Leaders and internal stakeholders.

Expertise in project leadership, process improvement, budgetary management, as well as strong analytical skills required.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to develop spreadsheets, graphical presentations, reports and summaries.

Strong knowledge of organization policies, procedures and processes.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.  Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health sites (20-50% of time) as needed.

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

In partnership with the Chief Patient Experience Officer and organizational leaders, the Director contributes to the development of the enterprise vision for patient services and is responsible for executing the shared strategy across Spiritual Care and Language Services. The Director leads enterprise-wide operations, workforce development, and program modernization for frontline chaplains and medical interpreters, advancing Denver Health’s commitment to trust, equity, and human-centered care.

The Director directly supervises the Manager/Senior Manager of Spiritual Care and the Manager/Senior Manager of Language Services and is accountable for service quality, regulatory compliance, innovation, sustainability, and the end-to-end management of internal and external service delivery resources, including high-impact vendor contracts and partnerships, across both programs.

Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents — at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years.
As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting.
As Colorado’s primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree Health Administration, Public Health, Divinity, Social Work, Linguistics, or a related field strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

10+ years progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, patient services, language access, spiritual care, or related fields, including senior-level management of multidisciplinary teams and system-wide programs required.

Licenses:

ACC-Board Certified Associate Chaplain – ACCC – Association of Certified Christian Chaplains required,

-OR-

BCC-Board Certified Chaplain – APC, SCA, NAJC, NACC, or equivalent required,

-OR-

CHI-Certified Healthcare Interpreter – CCHI – Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters required,

-OR-

CMI-Certified Medical Interpreter – NBCMI – National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters required.

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care – long-term care, Alzheimer’s and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: CCRC, primarily indoor with occasional off-site excursions and outside activities

WORK PACE: Self-paced, often demanding

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Model a service and solutions-oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
• Maintain good attendance record
• Responsible for the planning and administration of the departmental budget
• Visit residents upon admission to introduce self and the pastoral services available
• Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to residents, families, and staff
• Respond to after-hours calls if necessary. Set up backup system for support
• Lead funeral/memorial services if requested
• Develop and lead pastoral programs based on individual and organizational needs
• Initiate and maintain communication with churches who have congregational members at the campus through notification of admission, discharge, transfer, or death of resident member
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Resident Services or Executive Director

Worship:
• Lead in preaching and worship for regularly scheduled worship services throughout The Outlook at Windhaven
• Oversight and coordination of special worship services throughout the year.
• Coordinate and lead an annual Service of Remembrance for residents who have died in the last year.
• Coordinate and lead Celebration of Life Services as needed.

Pastoral Care:
• Is available to provide spiritual guidance to residents and families.
• When appropriate may develop and/or lead programs to support residents and families.
• Making regular visits to residents throughout The Outlook at Windhaven
• Advocating for and maintaining contact with residents when they are hospitalized as well as following up on hospital stays.
• Is available to provide pastoral care for teammates as needed or requested.

Other Activities:
• Lead and/or develop Bible studies and discussion groups which center on faith issues or other topics of interest. Activities will take into account the diversity of religious backgrounds represented among the residents.

Church and Community Involvement:
• Will develop relationships with local clergy as well as maintaining communication with churches about the pastoral needs of their members.
• When invited by local pastor, will participate in funeral services for residents.
• Will maintain active ministerial status in his/her denomination and serve as a spokesperson for The Outlook at Windhaven in the boarder church when appropriate.
• Will help to initiate relationships in the community across generations, denominations, cultures.

• Graduate of college and seminary
• Minimum of five years chaplain or pastoral experience preferred. Experience working with elderly a plus
• Skilled in counseling and preaching
• Ability to conduct worship services
• Ability to relate to persons in various physical, mental, or emotional conditions
• Ability to relate to persons with varying ethnic and religious backgrounds
• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff at assigned facility or home hospice. Work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participates in department activities and events. Chaplains provide spiritual care and bereavement services to all patients served by Roper St. Francis Healthcare including Palliative Care, Home Hospice.

Assist the CPE Certified Educators in managing/administration of the CPE program:
Serve as Certified Educator Candidate to student intern and/or resident groups as assigned by RSFH ACPE Certified Educators.
Participate in Individual Consultation with an ACPE National Faculty Certified Educators.
Participate in the Appalachian Community of Practice (CoP) for group consultation.
Work to complete Phase 2 of the certification process in consultation with RSFH National Faculty CE (s).
Assist in recruitment, selection and onboarding of students in collaboration w/ CPE Certified Educators.
Assist with ACPE accreditation goals and maintaining standards for ongoing accreditation.
As directed, assist in planning and implementation of curriculum, orientation, graduation, etc.
Teach didactics and assist with student education as assigned by CPE Certified Educator and in compliance with ACPE Accreditation Standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent. If equivalency, a letter from APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) is required.

Experience: One year experience as a hospital or hospice chaplain, or one year experience in parish/church ministry.

Licensure/Certification: Certified (or eligible for certification) by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or the Association of Professional Chaplains is required. If not certified, certification must be maintained within 24 months in position.

Primary Source Verification: http://www.nacc.org/certification/employers.asp, http://www.professionalchaplains.org

Knowledge/Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be self-directed and able to work independently. Ability to identify and address spiritual and emotional issues. Ability to write accurate spiritual assessments. Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals. Minister to patients, their families, visitors, and hospital / hospice staff in assigned areas. Ability to navigate the complex spiritual issues of patients and families in Palliative Care as well as patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues. Ability to work in settings of diverse lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, values, and religious traditions.

Other: Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. A warm personality, sensitive and compassionate to the spiritual and emotional needs of all.

Contacts:

Ability to relate with physicians, administrative staff, hospital / hospice staff, patients, their families and visitors, community clergy in a professional, caring, compassionate manner.

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent sitting, walking, standing. Intermittent stretching, standing, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours. Requires on-call rotation on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of patients.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

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
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, 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 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@RSFH.com

1. It is preferred that the Chaplain be an ordained clergy person in a mainline protestant denomination. Other chaplains must be ordained by a mainline Christian denomination, experienced and in good standing with their denomination.
2. Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and a Master of Divinity degree (or three year equivalent) from an accredited seminary.
3. At least 1 unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred.
4. Three to five years’ work-related experience is preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Support the mission and purpose of SVWC.
2. Present a professional, caring image, and respond in a patient, courteous, and cooperative manner to residents, staff and the public.
3. Pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis testing as required by Virginia State Licensure.
4. Must attend annual mandatory inservices required by the State Licensure and all other mandatory inservices and/or meetings required by other regulatory agencies and/or by SVWC.
5. Follow and support the policies and procedures established by SVWC.
6. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of resident data and report any violations.
7. Must be willing to respond to emergencies when needed and available.
8. Up to date COVID-19 Vaccines strongly encouraged.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work with the Lead Chaplain to assess the religious and spiritual needs of the residents, when moved or in the process of moving to another level of care or when there is a significant status change. Record such visitation in the resident’s medical record.
2. Work with the Lead Chaplain to plan and maintain a timely visitation program for hospice, comfort care and dying residents and those referred by Nursing or Social Services. Record of such visits should be made in the residents’ medical record.
3. Work with the Lead Chaplain to provide bereavement counseling to residents, families, and staff. Write letters or make phone calls to families who are bereaved when appropriate.
4. Assist the Lead Chaplain with funeral and memorial services, whenever possible, when requested by the resident’s family, or staff; attend funerals or memorial services of residents (within a reasonable radius of SVWC).
5. Act as a liaison between SVWC and the local faith community. Support and encourage the continued relationship of local churches with SVWC residents who are their members.
6. Assist the Lead Chaplain with the preparation of bulletins for religious activities when appropriate.
7. Provide religious, spiritual, and pastoral care support for the residents, families, and staff as appropriate, and/or coordinate and assist residents and staff with contacting other area clergy as requested.
8. Offer prayers and blessings at meetings and meals when requested and available.
9. Serve on or lead the Ethics Committee, Interdisciplinary Team, and Employee Emergency Fund Committee.
10. Perform marriages as requested (within the parameters of a pastor’s right to refuse).
11. Keep Administration appraised of pertinent problems or concerns, within confidentiality parameters.
12. Work with the Lead Chaplain annually to develop goals for the improvement of chaplaincy services at SVWC to be reviewed/supplemented/approved by the Chief Operating Officer.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION RISK CLASSIFICATION:
Category A: The person holding this position understands Universal Precautions Risk
Classification categories apply to this position and the individual may be exposed to AIDS, HIV,
and Hepatitis B viruses. Tasks involve exposure To Blood, Body Fluids, Or Tissues. All
procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane
or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashed of them,
are Category A tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform his/her essential functions.
VISION
• Must be able to visually identify and discern printed words on either typewritten pages or computer screen.
• Must be able to identify and differentiate colors.
• Must have depth perception within normal ranges.

HEARING

• Must be able to respond to spoken words and other auditory sounds including the ringing of telephone or beepers and monitors.
• Must be able to respond and communicate orally by telephone.

LIFTING

• Must be able to push and maneuver a wheelchair occupied by a person.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to use, operate and interpret information from equipment in work area.

SPEECH

• Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language directly and over the telephone and be understood.

RANGE OF MOTION

• Must have mobility for all parts of the body, walking, bending, lifting, reaching above head and use of hands.
• Must be able to stand and/or mobilize by walking for 20% of an eight-hour shift.
• Some tasks may require sitting for 80% of the workday.
• Must have manual dexterity, fine motor skills (typing, computer, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work under stress
• Must be able to work extra hours (and some employees work rotation or on-call schedules.)
• Must be able to deal with verbally and physically combative residents.

MENTAL CAPACITY

• Must have mental capacity to fulfill the requirements of the job including problem solving, logic, communication, and numerical calculations.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Must be able to write clearly (in English).
• Accurate recall and memory.
• Must be able to use judgment in making decisions and choices.
• Ability to analyze numbers and make basic mathematical calculations.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned by management as required. Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment.

1. It is preferred that the Chaplain be an ordained clergy person in a mainline protestant denomination. Other chaplains must be ordained by a mainline Christian denomination, experienced and in good standing with their denomination.
2. Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and a Master of Divinity degree (or three year equivalent) from an accredited seminary.
3. At least 1 unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred.
4. Three to five years’ work-related experience is preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Support the mission and purpose of SVWC.
2. Present a professional, caring image, and respond in a patient, courteous, and cooperative manner to residents, staff and the public.
3. Pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis testing as required by Virginia State Licensure.
4. Must attend annual mandatory inservices required by the State Licensure and all other mandatory inservices and/or meetings required by other regulatory agencies and/or by SVWC.
5. Follow and support the policies and procedures established by SVWC.
6. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of resident data and report any violations.
7. Must be willing to respond to emergencies when needed and available.
8. Up to date COVID-19 Vaccines strongly encouraged.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

Description:

The staff chaplain will provide pastoral ministry in a manner which exemplifies the philosophy, mission and values of the pastoral care department at Baptist Health South Florida, acting as worship and sacramental leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide. The staff chaplain will maintain his/her relationship with the endorsing religious denomination current and in good standing at all times while employed at Baptist Health South Florida. The staff chaplain will assist the Director of Pastoral Care in the implementation of all programming, policies and procedures, as outlined by the Department’s Policies and Procedures Manual. As the religious representative before the Hospital and related communities, the staff chaplain will be held accountable to the highest level of professional ethics and moral conduct. Estimated salary range for this position is $53531.16 – $69590.51 / year depending on experience.

Degrees:
Masters.
Licenses & Certifications:
Ministerial Ordination.
Additional Qualifications:
Master’s of Divinity or equivalent degree.
One year of experience in Healthcare chaplaincy or equivalent ministerial experience.
Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE or equivalent training and experience.
Obtain Board certification with Association of Professional Chaplains within 5 years of hire.
Ministerial Ordination or equivalent.
Up to date denominational endorsement for ministry in the healthcare setting.
In the case of Roman Catholic Priests, ministerial ordination, endorsement and faculty appointment for ministry at BHSF by the Archdiocese of Miami.
Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year

EOE, including disability/vets
JOB ID: 155895

Experience: One year of health care chaplaincy experience (may include CPE experience).

Certifications: Eligible for certification or in process to become Board Certified Chaplain.

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Director of Chaplaincy is a vital member of our team, responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and managing Chaplaincy Services to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families, staff, and the community. This role ensures timely, compassionate, and culturally sensitive spiritual care aligned with the hospital’s mission, ICARE values, and strategic goals.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

Duties of a Director of Chaplaincy may include the following but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Administration

• Develop, plan and implement policies and procedures for chaplaincy care.

• Oversee departmental budget, staffing, and resource management.

• Recruit, orient, educate, supervise, and evaluate chaplaincy staff, interns, and volunteers.

• Align chaplaincy services with hospital strategic initiatives and quality goals.

• Provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff during crises, end-of-life situations, and routine care.

• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency spiritual support.

• Ensure timely response to chaplaincy requests.

• Manages chaplaincy orientation and education for organization and liaises with the religious community.

• Serve on hospital committees (e.g., Ethics, Schwartz Rounds).

• Collaborate with leadership to implement Patient and Family Centered Care practices.

• Foster collaborative relationships with other departments to support a team approach.

• Ensure chaplaincy documentation meets regulatory standards.

• Monitor and report quality metrics for spiritual care services.

• Maintain administrative procedures in accordance with organizational policies.

• Oversee religious activities and programs, including worship services and spiritual counseling.

• Demonstrate ICARE values in all interactions.

• Participate in programs and professional development activities.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of theology or divinity (ATS).

• Ecclesiastical endorsement from official endorsing agency of faith tradition (maintained throughout employment).

• Minimum of 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

• Certification with APC, NACC, NAJC, or equivalent.

• At least 3 years of experience in hospital or healthcare chaplaincy with leadership responsibilities.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work across diverse faith traditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized training in Palliative Care, Ethics, or Hospice.

• Experience with EMR documentation and quality improvement processes

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

Description – External

Come be a part of a growing spiritual care team for the largest faith based healthcare organization in South Florida – Baptist Health South Florida. Our Clinical Pastoral Education program sits on the campus shared by Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Lynn Cancer Institute on the southern end of tropical Palm Beach County, Florida. We are 2.5 hours north of Key West and 2.5 hours south of Orlando and Disney World. A plethora of opportunities are offered to residents to provide ministry to patients, family members and staff from rich religious and culturally diverse populations in various clinical specialties. Our CPE program is also part of the Center for the Advancement of Learning division of Baptist Health South Florida. We take education seriously and focus on giving our participants quality training in a supportive and encouraging learning environment that fosters growth and allows room for curiosity and innovation.

Chaplain residents will have a responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients, families, staff and visitors in assigned clinical areas and as referrals and urgent requests are given (60-65%). They will also be given 10-12 hours per week (25-30%) to attend required Clinical Pastoral Education class sessions as part of their training. Residents may work with two ACPE Certified Educators during their training period with BHSF, but general oversight of all administrative, professional and educational functions is provided by the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Program is targeted to begin on August 2026.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Chaplain will provide pastoral care and counseling, offer religious resources, and support groups for team members, patients, patient’s families, hospital staff and physicians by developing efficient follow-up support plans. The chaplain will respond to referrals from nurses, physicians, and local clergy while assisting and collaborating with pastoral care staff, residents, students, and volunteers.

As a Chaplain II, your requirements will be:

• Provides evidence based, expert spiritual care to patients and their loved ones including spiritual assessment, interventions and monitoring of outcomes as a fully integrated member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Provides spiritual and emotional support to Baptist Health team members through daily rounding, group and individual support and Spiritual Care Departmental programs

• Under the direction of the Spiritual Care Administration, collaborates with hospital staff including, lead chaplains, community clergy, and hospital team members.

Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate in meeting the health needs of the community. Spiritual Care assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness, injury or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Are you a compassionate Chaplain seeking a calling—not just a career? Continuum Hospice is looking for a Per Diem Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to our patients and families as they navigate life’s most meaningful moments. If you’re passionate about helping others find peace, connection, and purpose, and you’re looking for a supportive, mission-driven team, this is the opportunity for you.

Schedule: As Needed
Coverage Area: Braintree

As a valued member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care, grief support, and emotional guidance to patients, families, and caregivers—honoring all faiths, traditions, and beliefs. You’ll serve as a key partner in our holistic approach to end-of-life care, ensuring that every individual receives comfort, dignity, and compassionate presence.

Who we are:
At Continuum Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion. At Continuum Hospice, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.

Responsibilities
•Assess and address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families as part of the interdisciplinary care plan.
•Provide spiritual counseling, comfort, and guidance for individuals and families of all faiths and belief systems.
•Offer grief and bereavement support throughout the hospice journey and following loss.
•Collaborate with the Program Director and care team to coordinate spiritual care and ensure holistic, compassionate support.
•Communicate effectively with hospice staff and community partners to ensure continuity and quality of care.
•Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and agency policies.

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by addressing the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. Chaplains are members of the interdisciplinary care teams and participate in the provision of holistic care.
Job Description

Job Duties

Assesses and cares for the spiritual/emotional needs of patients, families, and staff.
Documents patient/family assessments in the clinical records.
Participates in creating a plan of care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary care team.
Plans and leads worship services.
Leads prayer with patients, families, or with staff.
Provides community education on Advance Directives or pastoral care related topics.
Provides/facilitates Sacramental support to the patients (including assisting the Catholic priest chaplains in providing the Eucharist, as needed).
Offers to contact local clergy if necessary or requested by patient/family.
Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
The chaplain assigned to the Palliative Care Team attends team meetings and conducts palliative care consults.
Participates in Pastoral Care staff meetings and staff education.
Carries the on call cell phone in rotation with the other chaplains and overnight as needed.
Facilitates discussion regarding end of life wishes and notarizes Advance Directives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Functions effectively under stress or in crisis situations.
Facilitates ethical consensus and decision making with patients, families, and staff.
Helps others discover meaning in amidst suffering, grief, and loss.
Has a working knowledge of the Ethical & Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information as required by hospital policy.
Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the interdisciplinary philosophy.
Relates to persons of diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs.
Engages actively in one’s educational and professional development.
Professional Experience

Two years clinical chaplaincy experience preferred.
Education

A Master’s degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or pastoral ministry preferred. The department requires CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) 4 units within a required time (in consultation with department manager) upon hiring.
Licensure, Certification, Registration

Certification by National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or actively working to acquire within a required time by the department (in consultation with the department manager).
A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church preferred.
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training prior to start or transfer date.
Current valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and own transportation required.
Pay Rate Type
Salary

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Department: Spiritual Care
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Ascension DePaul Services of San Antonio, TX
Salary: $49,400.00 – $72,247.50 (per year)

What You Will Do
As an On-Site Chaplain at our Ascension DePaul Services of San Antonio, Texas (TX), you will provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures. **Please note we are seeking a Bilingual Spanish-English Chaplain for this location!

Other responsibilities will include:

* Provide pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgies.
* Participate and collaborate with others in the delivery of holistic patient care.
* Build and maintain relationships with patients, families and associates through regular visitations and communication in order to create spiritual and religious connections.
* Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
* Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or job transfer (or obtained within two years of hire or job transfer; risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required. For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required.
Education:
* Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required.
* 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required.

Work Experience:
* 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.

Additional Preferences:
* Bilingual Spanish-English
* Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology or related field
* 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
* Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
* 3-5 years experience as a healthcare Chaplain

Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

· Provides direct spiritual care, counseling, crisis intervention, and pastoral support to patients, families, and staff across all health system facilities. Respond to referrals, assess spiritual needs, contact patients’ faith leaders upon request, and ensure spiritual care aligns with and does not interfere with medical treatment.

· Serve as On-Call Chaplain for medical and spiritual emergencies. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and provide coverage for chaplain colleagues as needed.

· Perform religious rites or coordinate appropriate faith leaders to fulfill such requests by patients or families. Lead interdenominational worship services as needed, schedule chapel functions and visiting clergy, participate in interdisciplinary committees and patient conferences, and document all services in the electronic medical record in accordance with department policies.

· Provide day-to-day supervision for Staff Chaplains and Pastoral Care Volunteers, including oversight of work assignments, service coverage, and productivity. Monitor professional development and certification needs of chaplaincy staff.

· Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation efforts for new chaplaincy personnel. Facilitate team meetings, daily huddles, and debriefs to support communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

· Act as liaison between the Staff Chaplains and department leadership, sharing updates, operational needs, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.

· Promote a team culture rooted in compassion, respect, and ethical practice.

· Assist department leadership in managing the Spiritual Care budget, tracking spending, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

· Maintain inventory and orders supplies required for the delivery of Spiritual Care services, including worship materials, religious literature, devotional items, and communion elements.

· Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.

· Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health System policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.

· May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

· Master’s degree in divinity, theology, or a related field.

· Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or another appropriate professional association within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

· Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients

Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to strengthen patient care

Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient’s spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care

Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community

Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients

– EXPERIENCE – Less than 1 Year of Experience

– CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION –
Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.

General Purpose of Job:
Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denominations as authorized and provides spiritual and moral assistance and guidance to patients, families and staff by performing the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

× Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
× Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
× Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
× Include the following and other duties which may be assigned:
× Minister to patients and/or families while they are in Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
× Responding to deaths at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
× Participate as part of interdisciplinary teams in the holistic treatment of patients.
× Facilitate the discovery and use of spiritual resources from the lives of patients and their families during their hospitalization.
× Be a liaison between special needs religious groups and local clergy support as needed.
× Provide spiritual and emotional support to DCH staff.
× Perform religious rites and sacraments as needed, e.g. funerals and weddings.
× Serve as resource person for local clergy.
× Work schedule is normally 0800-1700, Monday through Friday. It also includes on-call duty for providing 1/3 of coverage for 24/7/365 pastoral care coverage for the hospital, including coverage of 1/3 of weekends annually.
× On-call whenever not on-site, providing emergency coverage.
× Perform clerical duties as needed.
× Ecclesiastical endorsement by a faith group
× Must have strong interpersonal and written/oral skills to interact effectively with patients, patient’s families, visitors, hospital and medical staff
× Spanish speaking preferred
× Ability to safeguard confidence
× Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional care to children, families, and staff during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

General Purpose of Job:
Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denominations as authorized and provides spiritual and moral assistance and guidance to patients, families and staff by performing the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

× Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
× Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
× Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
× Include the following and other duties which may be assigned:
× Minister to patients and/or families while they are in Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
× Responding to deaths at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
× Participate as part of interdisciplinary teams in the holistic treatment of patients.
× Facilitate the discovery and use of spiritual resources from the lives of patients and their families during their hospitalization.
× Be a liaison between special needs religious groups and local clergy support as needed.
× Provide spiritual and emotional support to DCH staff.
× Perform religious rites and sacraments as needed, e.g. funerals and weddings.
× Serve as resource person for local clergy.
× Work schedule is normally 0800-1700, Monday through Friday. It also includes on-call duty for providing 1/3 of coverage for 24/7/365 pastoral care coverage for the hospital, including coverage of 1/3 of weekends annually.
× On-call whenever not on-site, providing emergency coverage.
× Perform clerical duties as needed.
× Ecclesiastical endorsement by a faith group
× Must have strong interpersonal and written/oral skills to interact effectively with patients, patient’s families, visitors, hospital and medical staff
× Spanish speaking preferred
× Ability to safeguard confidence
× Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Driscoll Children’s Hospital

– EXPERIENCE – Less than 1 Year of Experience

– CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION –
Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.

May assist in developing policies, procedures and objectives to maximize workflow and ensure accuracy of records, reports, and letters.

Answers and screens phone calls for the office or department; routes calls as appropriate within established customer service guidelines; accurately records messages and delivers to the appropriate party in a timely manner. Determines and takes appropriate action as required.

Greets visitors, guests and patients promptly and courteously; ascertains their needs and provides assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures or, if unable or unqualified to assist, promptly refers to the appropriate party or department.

Plans and schedules calendar(s) based on consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arranges travel in compliance with Organization policies.

Accurately and rapidly prepares a variety of routine communications, reports, forms and correspondence. Coordinates production (formatting, copying, etc.) and dissemination of materials, such as presentations, course handouts, grant proposals, conference and seminar materials, complex reports, brochures, and displays.

Promptly opens, routes and distributes incoming and outgoing materials in a timely manner.

Monitors supply levels and orders accordingly; receives, stores and distributes supplies. Performs service and maintenance activities related to minor equipment (i.e., changing ribbons, toners, calling repairmen, etc.).

Creates and diligently maintains a variety of confidential files in accordance with established policies and procedures.

– EXPERIENCE – 1 Year of Experience

Supervises chaplains and mentors CPE student chaplains as they provide assessment and support to palliative care patients in accordance with joint commission requirements.

Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families.

Serves as department representative to facility President or other leaders.

Coordinates and provides consultation to physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to meet patient needs and to strengthen patient care.

Conducts investigative studies to advance knowledge and to develop ways and means for providing more effective religious ministry for patients, family and staff.

Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community. Recruits, trains, and coordinates pastoral care volunteers.

Develops and maintains procedures for keeping individual records of spiritual counseling for patients.

Oversees, staff, and volunteers and provides clinical supervision at the level specified upon consults.

Consults with staff as needed; collaborates and reports to Senior Pastoral Care Leaders.

– MAJOR – Divinity, Theological Studies or Related Field

– EXPERIENCE – 4 Years of Experience

Experience to include previous chaplain supervisor or team lead roles overseeing direct reports.

– CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION –
Board Cert Chaplain (BCC)

(4) CPE units from APC through an ACPE training center.

– EXPERIENCE – 2 Years of Experience

Preferably in a hospital setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION –
Board Cert Chaplain (BCC, ACPE) & (4) CPE units from an ACPE.

Preferred Education: Some Master’s level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field. Two units of CPE.
Experience: Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
Certifications: In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.

– Ordained and in good standing within a recognized Christian denomination.
– Ability to work effectively from an ecumenical and interfaith perspective.
– Master of Divinity or equivalent theological master’s degree required.
-Minimum of five years of pastoral or clinical experience; experience in long-term care or a CCRC strongly preferred.
-Board Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains or equivalent credential preferred.
-Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred. Basic computer proficiency.
-Demonstrated ability to interact sensitively and effectively with older adults with varying cognitive and physical abilities.
-Ability to collaborate successfully with interdisciplinary team members.
-Willingness to take direction from and partner closely with the Lead Chaplain.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
-Creative, positive, organized, patient, and energetic approach to ministry.
-Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to offer a calm, compassionate presence.
-Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Physical and Environmental Considerations:

This position operates in office spaces, worship areas, and resident activity rooms with typical lighting, temperature, air quality, and noise levels. Special events may involve varying environmental conditions depending on season and location.

-Prolonged sitting and frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
-Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally more than 30 lbs.
-Requires manual dexterity, clear hearing and vision, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions

General hazards associated with providing chaplaincy services in health care settings. Minimal risk when universal precautions and safety guidelines are followed.

Culture and Work Environment:
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Employee Benefits and Perks:

-Growth opportunities
-A safe environment
-On-site training
-An engaging atmosphere
-Health insurance
-Short-Term Disability
-Long-Term Disability
-Paid time off
-Dental insurance
-401(k) Matching
-Vision insurance
-Flexible schedule
-Pet Insurance
-Access to our Wellness Center
-And More

Role Purpose

Provides spiritual care, short term counseling, worship leadership, education and other religious support to patients, families and staff as members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families.
Provides consultation to other members of the care team regarding spiritual issues and resources in patient and family care and regarding ethics.
Provides direct pastoral care to staff and physicians, as needed, complementing staff support services provided by others.
Contributes to the field of professional spiritual care by conducting and reporting research, publishing and providing workshops at professional meetings.
Minimum Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree
– Theology/related

Experience

<2 years
Supervisor Experience

No Experience
Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

1 Unit ACPE CPE or equiv
Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC
Ordination or eligible

Wellesley College, a prominent women’s college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next dean of religious and spiritual life. This is an on-site leadership role.

Wellesley College is known for the excellence of its education, its gifted faculty, the beauty of its setting, and the uniqueness of its campus culture. But most of all, Wellesley is known as the preeminent women’s college in the United States and for the thousands of accomplished, thoughtful graduates it has sent into the world since 1870. As a private, highly selective, non-profit liberal arts college for women and member of the Seven Sisters Colleges, Wellesley has a lively academic community that places a high value on rigorous, probing inquiry and creative, cross-discipline thinking.

Reporting to the vice president and dean of students, the dean of religious and spiritual life will continue Wellesley’s tradition of innovation in, and commitment to, religious and spiritual life in an increasingly diverse context. The dean will oversee the office of religious and spiritual life, which is comprised of three full-time and two part-time College chaplains, and an office manager. Together the team oversees major traditional programs at the College, and fosters religious, spiritual, and ethical life at Wellesley. The dean of religious and spiritual life will serve as an intellectual, moral, and ethical voice for the College.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, the HR salary range for this position is between $110,000 – $140,000. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Qualifications
An accredited M.Div. or equivalent academic credentials and training in religious leadership, ordination (when possible), and extensive experience, ideally in a college or university setting, are required. Highest academic credentials preferred.

The successful candidate must possess pastoral skills, theological depth, intellectual acumen, knowledge of student affairs, and have demonstrated leadership within a particular religious tradition. The dean must possess a broad understanding of the world’s spiritual traditions, be experienced in other cultures and religious traditions, and be able to apply that understanding in Wellesley’s diverse environment and tradition of educating women.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

• Strong administrative and team management skills.

• Excellent public speaking and oratory skills.

• A deep understanding of the educational value of a diverse university community.

• Demonstrated track record of advancing equity and enhancing inclusiveness.

• Ability to lead with equanimity, discretion, and a sense of responsibility.

• An academic grounding in the study of religious and spiritual belief systems and an intellectual presence to most effectively partner with faculty, staff, and students across a university setting.

Application and Nomination
Wellesley College has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6770037

• Contact Julie Leos at jal@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com

Visit the Wellesley College website at www.wellesley.edu

At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Education: Masters-level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or equivalence in related field. Four units of CPE
Experience: One year of health care chaplaincy experience (may include CPE experience).
Certifications: Eligible for certification or in process to become Board Certified Chaplain

Preferred Education: Four units of CPE recognized by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC).
Preferred Experience: Experience with specialty area, three (3) years of chaplain experience, presenting to physicians/other clinicians.
Preferred Certifications: Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) by APC or NACC.