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Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Manager - Spiritual Care Services

Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Company Description At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It is why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, such as the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. We need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID:

LP_00022494-2127

Job Summary This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Manages the Chaplaincy Service department and functions as a member of the LPCHS management team. Provide managerial oversight, spiritual counseling and guidance to patients and employees. Direct spiritual care services to the patients, family, and staff. Ensure an effective and coordinated spiritual care/ chaplaincy program. Evaluate and assess the religious programs offered to determine effectiveness, use, and future needs. Develop and maintain community relations to secure religious and spiritual resources for hospital patients and their families.

Essential Functions Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including Service Standards and Code of Conduct.

Administers and oversees the Spiritual Care/ Chaplaincy Service Department with the overall mission of providing for spiritual needs for the entire hospital.

Develops and evaluates a world-renowned ecumenical program.

Develops, evaluates, and revises services, policies, and procedures that guide and support the provision of services and consistent with hospital mission, goals and objectives, state law, and regulatory requirements.

Manages the Chaplaincy Service Volunteer program.

Ensures a training and service program accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE), and assists in the supervisory process (if hospital has a CPE program).

Participates in the budget development and monitoring process, including having oversight of philanthropic funds.

Participates with other hospital managers in scheduled meetings, training, and special events.

Provides spiritual care to patients, family, and staff, particularly in response to referrals and for on-call duty.

Screens admissions to assigned units and provides spiritual assessment and counseling of patients, families, hospital and medical staff upon request.

Supervises Chaplaincy Service staff and provides annual performance review.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

Graduation from college and an ATS accredited seminary or school of theology.

Experience:

Ordination and a minimum of five (5) years experience.

License / Certification:

Must have Professional Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) by the APC, ACPE, NACC, NAJC, or equivalent certifying body and be a member in good standing.

Knowledge

Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies.

Ability to energize team members.

Ability to form and maintain collaborative relationships with widely diverse groups, including area clergy, lay ministers, and ministerial associations, to ensure program exposure and development.

Ability to establish and maintain excellent client relationships, exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment and professionalism in business and personnel matters.

Ability to lead and/or direct others on new projects, initiatives or work deliverables.

Ability to manage a function or multiple departments.

Ability to provide leadership and influence others.

Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.

Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.

Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly):

$53.98 to $71.57

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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