Director, Mission & Spiritual Care

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Directs the market alignment and deployment of the Adventist Health Mission Integration Model. Deploys and aligns effective mission initiatives. Oversees market Spiritual Care and Environment. Delivers accountability to measures of mission effectiveness. Develops and creates operational alignment in Calling, Culture and Community.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, pastoral ministry, spirituality, ethics, or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited university or seminary and/or Masters of Public Health: Preferred
• Seven years' related experience. Five years' leadership experience. Three years' experience as a full-time mission leader, Chaplain or pastor. Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited center.: Preferred
• Current ministerial credential from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.: Preferred
• Ecclesiastical endorsement by Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries.: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Leads market spiritual ministries (chaplaincy) to effectively reflect mission in the care of patients and staff in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Oversees operation of the Spiritual Life Department including goal setting, staffing, service standards, scheduling, budget preparation, conducting staff meetings, administering the Chaplain's Fund and selecting/training volunteers. Provides and/or organizes the provision of spiritual care, visitation, education, counseling services and worship experiences as requested for patients, residents, clients and staff throughout the market. Oversees the delivery of certified and clinically integrated spiritual care to all patients served, and demonstrates the tangible difference such care makes within our faith-based healthcare.
• Coordinates and facilitates ministry of chaplains to staff, including education, integration, and evaluation of mission quality standards. Recruits, leads and inspires Spiritual Ambassadors to perform roles and maximize impact, integrating their ministry within the life of the campus and supporting specific initiatives. Provides direct pastoral care as appropriate. Embodies and communicates the Adventist Health mission internally and externally. Functions as liaison and connection with faith communities on behalf of the organization. Responsible to customize and deliver orientation of new employees into the mission and values of Adventist Health. Functions as liaison and representative of Adventist Health to the sponsoring church of Seventh-day Adventists.
• Leads Mission Integration initiatives in alignment with system and regional strategies in collaboration with market executive team. Develops mission integration programs and materials for all areas of local ministry including hospital, clinics, partners and affiliates; helping ensure that all staff, employees and physicians understand and embrace the heritage, history and unique mission of Adventist Health with our commitment to faith-inspired care. Partners with Employee Engagement team to provide mission foundation for all initiatives Works with Human Performance in developing means for mission integration into recruiting, onboarding, retaining, educating and other ongoing HP functions. Works with Market Leadership to ensure mission is fully represented, integrated and aligned with strategic and operational decisions.
• Ensures that mission initiatives support the Patient Experience goals at a ministry level. Works with Market Experience team to provide spiritual foundations for all initiatives. Assists campus leadership in fostering culture of care that reflects our holistic approach to health and is visual through inspirational symbolism on campus. Works with regional leadership to develop and implement metrics and accountability standards for mission. Adheres and models behavior in accordance with Seventh-day Adventist principles and the mission and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Performs mission and culture-oriented duties including delivering culture and devotional talks, conducting devotionals for huddles and meetings, and incorporation of Seventh-day Adventist interpretation of scripture.
• Collaborates on mission-related outreach strategies and events that support the organization’s faith-