Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Lead Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs across a mission-driven healthcare ministry. This leadership role oversees Spiritual Care services, chaplain operations, and ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education programs while ensuring excellence in patient care, staff development, and educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Spiritual Care services across the care continuum.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and manage chaplains and Spiritual Care staff.
• Oversee ACPE-accredited CPE programs, including curriculum development, student admissions, onboarding, and educator/student supervision.
• Ensure compliance with ACPE accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Lead accreditation reviews, annual reporting, and Medicare pass-through documentation.
• Manage CPE interns, residents, and Certified Educator Candidates, including hiring, orientation, performance coaching, and evaluations.
• Partner with Mission Leadership and community faith organizations to strengthen Spiritual Care services.
• Promote evidence-based Spiritual Care practices and documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and professional growth of chaplains, students, and volunteers.
• Contribute to the profession through teaching, research, presentations, and publications.
• Provide direct chaplaincy services as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Educator credential required; National Faculty designation preferred.
• Current ACPE Certified Educator certification required.
• Board Certified Chaplain (APC, CASC, NACC, CPEI, or NAJC).
• Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an accredited seminary/divinity school.
• Completion of four ACPE units (1,600 hours) of Spiritual Care education.
• Required faith-group endorsement and ongoing certification maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Spiritual Care, pastoral leadership, education, project management, or process improvement.
• Healthcare ministry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, project management, and operational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare technology systems.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• The ability to inspire and develop teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for advancing Spiritual Care, education, and Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Join a mission-driven organization where you can shape the future of Spiritual Care, develop the next generation of chaplain leaders, and make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and colleagues every day.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.