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Spiritual Care Manager-March 2024
Detroit
Mar 30, 2026
About Spiritual Care Manager

  Details

  Department: Mission Integration

  Schedule: 8AM-5:00 PM, Monday - Friday with some variances

  Location: Onsite / Ascension Michigan

  Benefits

  Paid time off (PTO)

  Various health insurance options & wellness plans

  Retirement benefits including employer match plans

  Long-term & short-term disability

  Employee assistance programs (EAP)

  Parental leave & adoption assistance

  Tuition reimbursement

  Ways to give back to your community

  *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

  Responsibilities

  As a Spiritual Care Manager, you will lead and manage a continuum of spiritual care services across a ministry market region that aligns with the professional standards of chaplaincy. Other responsibilities will include:

  Assure that sacramental ministry, spiritual support, and spiritual assessment is provided by the Spiritual Services team.

  Assure the timely provision of spiritual support to patient, families and associates, including a process to provide on-call support in times of loss, spiritual distress, or crisis.

  Provide clinical consultation and development opportunities and theological reflection for staff chaplains in their region.

  Assure Spiritual Services team is appropriately trained and credentialed.

  Mentor chaplains in their region who are seeking board certification to ensure they are doing so according to established timelines in order to meet credentialing requirements.

  Requirements

  Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  Chaplain specializing in Cert of Endorsement obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. For those not certified as noted, ecclesiastical endorsement is required at the time of hire.

  Board Certification through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Association of Clinical Pastoral Educators, or the Association of Pastoral Counselors is required.

  Education:

  Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field is required.Work Experience:

  2 years of experience required.Additional Preferences

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  2+ years of Chaplain experience in a Healthcare Setting

  Nationally Board Certified Chaplain from APC, NAJC or NACC

  Ordination, licensing or commissioning by one’s faith group and ecclesiastical endorsement (or eligible for endorsement) by a recognized faith group for ministry as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting

  Ability to listen to understand, and to minister to the specific spiritual needs of all department members

  Knowledge of congregational and denominational structures including the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

  Knowledge of community health resources in the urban and rural settings

  Administrative skill and experience in supervising staff

  Ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds

  Ability to function as an integrated member of site leadership and spiritual care teams

  Ability to provide guidance and leadership in emergency or unforeseeable situations

  Ability to travel to other facilities

  Why Join Our Team

  Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

  Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

  Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

  Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

  For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

  As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

  Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

  Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

  E-Verify Statement

  This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

  E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)

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