Program Manager Community Spiritual Care

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Program Manager of Community Spiritual Care to lead spiritual support initiatives within the hospital community and partner networks.

The role plans, administers, and evaluates programs for marginalized populations, collaborates with the Spiritual Care Director and external organizations, and ensures compassionate, culturally-responsive care across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology/Religious Studies or endorsed by the person’s body.
• One year of Chaplaincy or ministerial experience.
• Four units of ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Strong organizational, time management and self-motivation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of spiritual care concepts and ability to perform spiritual care, counseling and ritual.
• Within 24 months of hire: Board Certified Chaplain APC (BCC-APC) or BCC-related designations (BCC-NAJC / BCC-CASC) or Catholic Chaplain.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Spiritual Care Director to integrate spiritual care into the community.
• Facilitates discussions and planning meetings with outside community organizations.
• Collaborates with outside organizations to implement provision of spiritual care to the community.
• Evaluates the best organizations to partner with and the effectiveness of the program.

Skills

Empathetic care

Communication

Time management

Project management

Spiritual care

Listening skills

Education

Master's degree in Theology/Religious Studies

ACPE CPCE four units

Board Certified Chaplain APC / BCC/ CHAPLAIN designation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Program Manager of Community Spiritual Care, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader within our hospital community.

Every day, you will be responsible for providing Spiritual Support to the population that has been established in collaboration with the community partner. The Program Manager plans, administers, and conducts the programs and services of the Community Spiritual Care for Marginalized Populations in accordance with the mission and vision of Dignity Health and in collaboration with the Spiritual Care Team.

To be successful in this role, you'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Plans, implements, manages and evaluates the programs:

• Collaborates with Spiritual Care Director to integrate spiritual care into the community
• Facilitates discussions and planning meetings with outside community organizations
• Collaborates with outside organizations to implement provision of spiritual care to the community
• Evaluates the best organizations to partner with and the effectiveness of the program

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's degree in Theology, Comparative Religions, Pastoral Studies, Divinity or degree approved by person's endorsing body
• One (1) year of Chaplaincy or ministerial experience
• Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE accredited site
• Organizational skills: time management, self-motivation, project management, priority setting
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including excellent telephone skills
• Spiritual Guidance and Support: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these methods in responding to spiritual needs and assets; ability to perform spiritual care, spiritual counseling and ritual
• Required within 24months of hire:
• Board Certified Chaplain APC (BCC-APC) or
• BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN (BCC-NAJC) or
• BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL (BCC-CASC) or
• Catholic Chaplain (CHAPLAIN)

Preferred

• One (1) year of Project or Program Management experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we’re a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.