Assistant Director Spiritual Care & Education - Atrium Health Cabarrus FT

Job Summary

Coordinates the clinical assignments for Chaplains in in the department, bears primary responsibility for exercising leadership in maintaining accreditation status and provides direct spiritual care to patients, families and staff.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates budgetary development regarding the department.
• Assists in formulating policies and plans for programs of that are sensitive to the service needs of the institution.
• Assists in developing relevant in-service education programs of an interdisciplinary nature.
• Coordinates clinical assignments to ensure coverage.
• Organizes and initiates the recruitment of Clinical Pastoral Education students, consults with prospective students concerning CPE programs, and maintains contact with seminary representatives who are a liaison for CPE activity.
• Participates in orientation of all incoming CPE students concerning the administrative aspects of the program such as interpretation of policies, developing modes of fee payment, and serving as a resource person to answer questions.
• Peforms daily chaplain visits with patients and family members.

Physical Requirements

Work requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pulling and pushing. Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently unassisted. Requires ability to hear verbal cues and visual ability.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree required. Graduation from an accredited Theological Seminary. Ordination and/or endorsement by recognized denomination; in good standing with same and has, or seeks, certification with National Spiritual Care Cognate Group. Minimum three years professional experience as a Spiritual Care provider.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.