Responsible for directing and implementing key initiatives, programs, services and priorities at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital
Provides operational and clinical leadership to a continuum of spiritual care services
Provide spiritual support to patients and their families during times of illness, injury, and loss
Offer comfort, support, prayer, and other religious rituals and practices that align with patient's beliefs
Plan and administer spiritual and emotional care to ensure timely and high-quality patient, family, and staff intervention
Oversee and support the recruitment, onboarding, training and coordination of Spiritual Care staff and volunteers
Work in collaboration with volunteer services to meet the needs of clinical and administrative areas as necessary
Oversee Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE) with ACPE Certified Educator
Administratively and operationally manage MGB systems (Workday, UKG, STRATA) in support of the Spiritual Care Department

Master's Degree required in related field
Master's Degree Divinity or Religious studies preferred
Experience in hospital spiritual care, preferably in a large teaching hospital 3-5 years preferred
1-2 years of experience in management preferred
1-2 years of hospital spiritual care department manager preferred
Theological understanding and respect towards all faith expressions
Ability to work sensitively and competently with various groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the medical record
Demonstrates a working knowledge of ethical and legal issues in health care
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the care options upon discharge from inpatient care, including advanced illness management in the home, hospice, and skilled nursing
Compliant with HIPPA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Director – Spiritual Care

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