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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Chaplain Manager

Social & Community ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, GA, USA$63.9k - $118.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A personal commitment to God is required.
  • Personal integrity, emotional stability, sound physical health, and the ability to work under stress are required.
  • The ability to relate effectively and consistently provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff from diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds is required.
  • The ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and earn the respect of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals is required.
  • A high skill level completing tasks and communicating using Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • A master's degree in Divinity or another graduate theological degree of at least 72 hours, such as pastoral care or spiritual care, is required for APC Board Certification qualification.
  • At least three years of clinical chaplaincy experience in healthcare is required.
  • At least four units of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education, with Level 1 and Level 2 engaged, are required.
  • Ordination as a minister or a Seventh-day Adventist commissioned minister credential is required.
  • An Ecclesiastical Endorsement Certificate as a chaplain is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide spiritual care for patients, families, and team members addressing acute crises, end-of-life care, difficult diagnoses, and other significant events.
  • Respond to inpatient referrals within 24 hours and outpatient referrals within 48 hours, including evening and weekend chaplaincy care.
  • Coordinate appropriate spiritual support for patient care and collaborate with Mission and Ministry Campus Liaisons.
  • Lead Clinical Team Spiritual Formation and participate in Leadership Spiritual Formation.
  • Participate in “Mission-Fit” hiring assessments for campus leaders and New-Employee Orientation.
  • Work with Human Resources to evaluate and facilitate potential staff and PRN chaplains.
  • Provide spiritual support for campus/entity leadership and team members.
  • Manage volunteer training, including initial and continuing education, and oversee service participation.
  • Collaborate with Certified Educators to provide feedback on students' progressive competence and clinical curriculum experiences.
  • Lead educational events, workshops, and conferences with community clergy and local congregations.
  • Participate in ethics consultations and family meetings, addressing whole-person care concerns for patients and team members.
  • Conduct regular performance oversight of staff chaplains, PRN/TN chaplains, and other Spiritual Care staff, and consistently document progressive-discipline corrective plans.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Graduate-level education in healthcare administration or another related business discipline is preferred.
  • Intentional leadership development is preferred.
  • Board Certified Chaplain certification is preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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