**Details** + **Department:** Spiritual Care + **Schedule:** Full Time; variable based on need + **Location:** Indiana Ministry **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 _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** **_As a community, we welcome all faiths, and are inspired by the mission and values of Ascension, to provide high-quality, compassionate, personalized care with dignity, especially to those in our communities who are most in need. This guiding vision is the cornerstone of who we are as a company: national, nonprofit and patient-focused._** _Ascension Indiana is seeking a_ **_Director of Spiritual Care_** _to join the team in Indianapolis, Indiana (IN). This position will primarily be onsite in Indianapolis, IN with travel required to the various Indiana Market ministires._ The **Director of Spiritual Care** leads, directs and implements key initiatives, program, services and priorities within the Mission Integration Spiritual Care Center of Expertise within an Ascension Healthcare subsidiary. The Director of Spiritual Care provides operational leadership to a continuum of spiritual care services across a ministry market that aligns with the professional standards of chaplaincy; achieves the expectations outlined in the Ascension Striving for Excellence in Spiritual Care; and, upholds Catholic identity as reflected in the Ethical and Religious Directives (ERD #22) for Catholic Health Care Services as a practicing Catholic. **Responsibilities:** + Responsible for ministry market-wide operational plan to achieve goals and priorities. + As the Spiritual Care COE leader, ensures the coordination and alignment of a variety of spiritual care projects and sub-projects and the linkages between them in support of the overall mission integration goals of the ministry. + Collaborates with other clinical and operational leaders to effectively integrate spiritual care within person-care models and delivery settings within a clinically-integrated system of care. + Clarifies the direction and tactics for spiritual care to align with the overall strategic direction of the Spiritual Care COE. + Establishes evaluative and quality improvement processes for spiritual care performance and defines quality goals and improvement opportunities. + Leads the Striving for Excellence in Spiritual Care assessment and planning process to advance excellence in spiritual care throughout the ministry market. + Directs the Spiritual Care COE communications and keeps internal and external stakeholders informed about the priorities, outcomes and organizational commitment to spiritual care as a core commitment and expression of Ascension’s Catholic identity. + Provides leadership in creating a spiritual environment that contributes to personal and organizational transformation that reflects the Mission. + Represent Spiritual Care at national, ministry market and community-based committees, councils and task groups as assigned. + Works collaboratively with Ascension’s Mission Integration Spiritual Care Center of Expertise to ensure alignment and coordination with national strategic priorities and COE standards of excellence. + Advances the professional field of spiritual care, develops talent and identifies the plan for continuing professional development and spiritual formation of spiritual care providers. + As requested by the Chief Mission Integration Officer, may serve as faculty for orientation, education and/or formation programs, presentations, retreats, etc. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Chaplain preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. + Chaplain specializing in Cert of Endorsement preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Education: + Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field is required. Work Experience: + 3 years of experience required. + 5 years of experience preferred. + 1 year of leadership or management experience preferred. **Additional Preferences** + Practicing Catholic strongly preferred. + At least 1 year of experience in a significant healthcare leadership role with clinical supervisory and operational decision-making responsibilities. + At least 5-8 years clinical chaplaincy experience, preferred. **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 134,000 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. 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