Lead Spiritual Care Manager – Oversee Chaplain Teams

hhccareers; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Manager of Spiritual Care to provide leadership and regional oversight of spiritual care services for patients, families, and staff. The role develops a high‑performing team of chaplains and ensures compassionate, patient‑centered care.

With a master’s degree and board certification, the manager will collaborate with clinical leaders to promote holistic well‑being, ensure compliance with standards, and support end‑of‑life

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ministry, Divinity, or Theology from a recognized seminary, divinity school or college of Theology.
• Two years of spiritual care experience with positive patient outcomes through spiritual assessment and support.
• Board Certified by APC, AJC or NACC.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and regional oversight of spiritual care services for patients, families, and staff.
• Develop and support a high‑performing team of chaplains and spiritual care professionals.
• Oversee departmental operations, staff development, and service integration within the interdisciplinary care model.
• Promote awareness of spiritual care and ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis response

Emotional and psychosocial support

Patient-family communication

Education

Master’s degree in ministry, Divinity, or Theology

Board Certified by APC/AJC/NACC

Job description

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Manager of Spiritual Care to provide leadership and regional oversight of spiritual care services for patients, families, and staff. The role develops a high‑performing team of chaplains and ensures compassionate, patient‑centered care.

With a master’s degree and board certification, the manager will collaborate with clinical leaders to promote holistic well‑being, ensure compliance with standards, and support end‑of‑life