Manager, Spiritual Care

Lawrence General Hospital; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence General Hospital in Massachusetts seeks a leader to supervise and oversee the daily operations, staff, and clinical functions of the Spiritual Care Services department, ensuring alignment with hospital strategy and the annual operating plan.

You will develop a comprehensive continuum of spiritual care for patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions, manage department budgets, train and evaluate chaplains, participate in committees, and drive policy improvements while

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and establish department goals aligned with Merrimack Health strategic plans.
• Develop and implement a continuum of spiritual care services for patients, families, and staff.
• Provide human and fiscal management for the department, including annual operating budgets.
• Plan and delegate work assignments, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental chaplains and support staff.
• Oversee the scheduling, professional development, and clinical performance of spiritual care team members.
• Lead regularly scheduled departmental meetings with the spiritual care team.
• Participate in Department Head meetings, Management Grand Rounds, Mission Integration Committee, and other hospital committees as appropriate.
• Continually improve and implement departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Inform hospital leadership and Administration of departmental performance and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain complete departmental records, prepare regular operational reports, and coordinate periodic internal or external audit reviews as required.
• Maintain professional development, active membership in relevant professional associations, and required ongoing credentials.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership

Job description

Supervise and oversee the daily operations, staff, and clinical functions of the Spiritual Care Services department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to and establish Spiritual Care Services department goals and objectives consistent with Merrimack Health strategic and operating plans, including the annual operating plan (AOP).
• Develop and implement a comprehensive continuum of spiritual care services for patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions.
• Provide human and fiscal management for the department, including active participation in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Plan and delegate work assignments, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental chaplains and support staff.
• Oversee the scheduling, professional development, and clinical performance of spiritual care team members.
• Lead regularly scheduled departmental meetings with the spiritual care team.
• Participate in Department Head meetings, Management Grand Rounds, Mission Integration Committee, and other hospital committees as appropriate.
• Continually improve and implement departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Inform hospital leadership and Administration of departmental performance and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and denominational requirements, including Ethical and Religious Directives where applicable.
• Maintain complete departmental records, prepare regular operational reports, and coordinate periodic internal or external audit reviews as required.
• Maintain professional development, active membership in relevant professional associations, and required ongoing credentials.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership