Trinity Health · 1 day ago
Director Spiritual Care Operations & Education
Livonia, Michigan
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expTrinity Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Director Spiritual Care Operations & Education. The role is responsible for designing and facilitating spiritual care services, overseeing clinical pastoral education operations, and ensuring alignment with organizational values and mission.
DeliveryHealth Care
Responsibilities
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions
Connects Spiritual Care strategy with Spiritual Care implementation across the organization through close collaboration with Spiritual Care Managers, and Mission Integration leadership (local and system). Plans and oversees programs of workplace spirituality, such as inter-professional education about spirituality, and inter-professional training for spiritual distress screening and referral practices
Designs flexible coverage models and supports effective resource use of spiritual care providers with various levels of training and certification. Provides guidance and consultation to Mission Leaders and Spiritual Care Managers regarding the effective achievement of essential/standard work
Collaborates in design and implementation of electronic health record standards to ensure accurate and timely documentation of spiritual care encounters
Creates innovative clinical training programs that are responsive to the needs of local ministries and community organizations
In collaboration with the VP, Spiritual Care (VPSC), develops, implements and updates the system-wide strategic plan for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), which may include chaplaincy research and chaplaincy continuing education; ensures alignment with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and accreditation of clinical education programs; develops policies and facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. Oversees and provides guidance to ACPE Educators, integrating and aligning ongoing Spiritual Care education into the planning, practice, and evaluation of Spiritual Care ministries
Participates in the recruitment, onboarding and management of Spiritual Care leaders across the system. Mentors and provides guidance and coaching in Human Resources related matters. Promotes Trinity Health Spiritual Care standards of practice, holding Spiritual Care Managers accountable for performance expectations
Promotes a healthy, supportive, and trauma-informed work environment for spiritual care providers. Promotes programs of ongoing personal formation and work-life balance
Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, ACPE, APC)
In collaboration with Director Spiritual Care -Strategy & Quality (DSSQ), leads initiatives for continuous improvement and evidence-based spiritual care practices. Develops and tracks metrics for spiritual care quality, utilization, and patient satisfaction
Participates in clinical team conferences, ethics committees, palliative care consultations, and crisis response teams. Serves as a resource on issues involving grief, meaning-making, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate communication
Develops internal training on spiritual care, cultural humility, and compassionate practices for colleagues. Promotes professional clinical training leading to board certification for spiritual care staff
Working in collaboration with DSSQ, ensures Spiritual Care policies, initiatives and programs are aligned with Trinity Health's Priority Strategic Aims (PSAs)
Oversees, evaluates, and, when necessary, intervenes with Spiritual Care Managers and local inter-professional leaders to achieve local strategy implementation
Oversees the regular assessment and improvement cycle of local Spiritual Care operations in collaboration with Spiritual Care Mangers. Provides fiduciary guidance to operating priorities
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior
Qualification
Required
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge and expertise in healthcare chaplaincy as a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, or NAJC, including completion of a Master of Divinity (MDiv) or an equivalent degree from an Association of Theology School accredited seminary or divinity school along with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited education
Experience in a national or multi-site organization
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of Spiritual Care, including at least three (3) years of healthcare chaplaincy leadership experience to include developing strategy; leading teams, projects and initiatives; designing educational programs and evidence-informed practice; and interfacing with executive leadership. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered
Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills required
Effective public speaking and presentation skills
Demonstrated proficiency and expertise to identify, evaluate and articulate operational and educational opportunities and risks, business needs/gaps, and understand customer/stakeholder interests
Ability to facilitate and lead one-on-one or large group development sessions
Strong human relations, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with Mission Leaders and internal stakeholders
Expertise in project leadership, process improvement, budgetary management, as well as strong analytical skills required
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to develop spreadsheets, graphical presentations, reports and summaries
Ability to work within interfaith and pluralistic environments
Strong knowledge of organization policies, procedures and processes
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health
Preferred
A Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) or other earned doctoral degree within the field is preferred
Certified Educator and National Faculty in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) certification is preferred
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Recent News
2026-01-16
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