Manager-Spiritual Care
Core
Provides leadership, direction, and expertise in spiritual well-being, clinical spiritual care, spiritual development, advance directives, and ethics for patients, families, staff, and communities within a healthcare system.
Role type
Manager of Spiritual Care (Hospital Chaplaincy Leadership)
Builds
Spiritual care programs, education initiatives, and support services for patients, staff, and community clergy.
Domain
Healthcare / Spiritual Care & Ethics
Required skills
Strategic planning, team supervision, budget management, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, ethical consultation, program development
Preferred skills
Doctorate in Theology/Ministry, Board Certification as a Chaplain
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Supervise hospital chaplains and department staff; develop and implement spiritual care programs aligned with organizational strategy; manage departmental budget and financial operations; provide direct spiritual care and crisis intervention to patients and families; consult on advance directives and medical ethics; maintain relationships with community clergy and faith groups; facilitate staff spiritual well-being and education.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight