Spiritual Health Practitioner, Lead

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health Care in Vancouver seeks a Lead Spiritual Health Practitioner to provide clinical and operational leadership for Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care within a person-centered care model. You will report to the Director and help advance the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

The role includes coordinating services, guiding staff, participating in recruitment and policy development, delivering spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, mentoring learners, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health care, theology, Public and Pastoral Leadership, Counseling, Spiritual Practices, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Completion of Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE), including an Advanced (Contextual) unit.
• Certification as a Spiritual Health Practitioner with CASC/ACSS is preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a leadership capacity.
• Maintains good standing in a spiritual, religious, or faith community affiliated with the individual’s chosen tradition

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coordination for Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care services, guiding practitioners, on-call resources, and designated staff to support consistent, high-quality person-centred care.
• Coordinates work activities, contributes to recruitment, conducts performance evaluations, and supports constructive resolution of workplace concerns.
• Leads program and service development in collaboration with the Director, including planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating departmental strategic directions, policies, procedures, and initiatives that strengthen the integration of spiritual health across the organization.
• Delivers comprehensive spiritual and emotional care to patients, residents, clients, families, and staff, including assessment of spiritual care needs, crisis support, and compassionate assistance during serious illness, loss, and end-of-life discussions in ways that respect individual beliefs, cultures, values, and traditions.
• Advances education, mentorship, and professional development by providing spiritual health education to staff, patients, residents, families, volunteers, and community partners, and by mentoring, supervising, and supporting Clinical Psychospiritual Education interns, residents, students, and other learners.
• Builds collaborative partnerships internally and within the community, working closely with interdisciplinary health-care teams, community clergy, faith and spiritual leaders, support groups, and other partners to enhance clinical care, education, research, family support, and staff development.
• Supports organizational responsiveness and continuity of spiritual care by mentoring community faith leaders and volunteers, participating in on-call and back-up on-call responsibilities as required, and responding to organizational emergencies while promoting a safe, respectful, inclusive, and civil environment for all

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaboration with partners

Interpersonal & public speaking

Project management

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in health care/theology/related discipline

Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE)

CASC/ACSS certification preferred

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37/Hr. - CAD $66.66/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Summary

The Spiritual Health Practitioner, Lead provides clinical, operational, and team leadership for Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care services within a person - and family - centred model of care. Reporting to the Director, Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care, the role supports the delivery of compassionate, culturally responsive, and spiritually inclusive care while advancing Providence Health Care’s Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic priorities.

• Provides leadership and coordination for Spiritual Health and Pastoral Care services, guiding practitioners, on-call resources, and designated staff to support consistent, high-quality person-centred care.
• Coordinates work activities, contributes to recruitment, conducts performance evaluations, and supports constructive resolution of workplace concerns.
• Leads program and service development in collaboration with the Director, including planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating departmental strategic directions, policies, procedures, and initiatives that strengthen the integration of spiritual health across the organization.
• Delivers comprehensive spiritual and emotional care to patients, residents, clients, families, and staff, including assessment of spiritual care needs, crisis support, and compassionate assistance during serious illness, loss, and end-of-life discussions in ways that respect individual beliefs, cultures, values, and traditions.
• Advances education, mentorship, and professional development by providing spiritual health education to staff, patients, residents, families, volunteers, and community partners, and by mentoring, supervising, and supporting Clinical Psychospiritual Education interns, residents, students, and other learners.
• Builds collaborative partnerships internally and within the community, working closely with interdisciplinary health-care teams, community clergy, faith and spiritual leaders, support groups, and other partners to enhance clinical care, education, research, family support, and staff development.
• Supports organizational responsiveness and continuity of spiritual care by mentoring community faith leaders and volunteers, participating in on-call and back-up on-call responsibilities as required, and responding to organizational emergencies while promoting a safe, respectful, inclusive, and civil environment for all.

What You Bring

Education, Training and Experience

• Master’s degree in health care, Theology, Public and Pastoral Leadership, Counseling, Spiritual Practices, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Completion of Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE), including an Advanced (Contextual) unit.
• Certification as a Spiritual Health Practitioner with CASC/ACSS is preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a leadership capacity.
• Maintains good standing in a spiritual, religious, or faith community affiliated with the individual’s chosen tradition

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to develop, manage, and evaluate programs, considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships, and service potential within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated effective leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate to achieve effective resolution of contentious issues.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including consultation, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and practices.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to foster effective working relationships that support professional practice and the ongoing development of staff.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships in a diverse setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities and effectively manage competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the development of research opportunities and support evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary, team-based environment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to health care settings and organizational culture.