Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Director of Chaplaincy is a vital member of our team, responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and managing Chaplaincy Services to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families, staff, and the community. This role ensures timely, compassionate, and culturally sensitive spiritual care aligned with the hospital’s mission, ICARE values, and strategic goals.

Duties of a Director of Chaplaincy may include the following but are not limited to:

·       Leadership & Administration

·       Develop, plan and implement policies and procedures for chaplaincy care.

·       Oversee departmental budget, staffing, and resource management.

·       Recruit, orient, educate, supervise, and evaluate chaplaincy staff, interns, and volunteers.

·       Align chaplaincy services with hospital strategic initiatives and quality goals.

·       Provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff during crises, end-of-life situations, and routine care.

·       Participate in on-call rotation for emergency spiritual support.

·       Ensure timely response to chaplaincy requests.

·       Manages chaplaincy orientation and education for organization and liaises with the religious community.

·       Serve on hospital committees (e.g., Ethics, Schwartz Rounds).

·       Collaborate with leadership to implement Patient and Family Centered Care practices.

·       Foster collaborative relationships with other departments to support a team approach.

·       Ensure chaplaincy documentation meets regulatory standards.

·       Monitor and report quality metrics for spiritual care services.

·       Maintain administrative procedures in accordance with organizational policies.

·       Oversee religious activities and programs, including worship services and spiritual counseling.

·       Demonstrate ICARE values in all interactions.

·       Participate in programs and professional development activities.

·       Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:  

·       Master’s degree from an accredited school of theology or divinity (ATS).

·       Ecclesiastical endorsement from official endorsing agency of faith tradition (maintained throughout employment).

·       Minimum of 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

·       Certification with APC, NACC, NAJC, or equivalent.

·       At least 3 years of experience in hospital or healthcare chaplaincy with leadership responsibilities.

·       Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to work across diverse faith traditions.

Preferred Qualifications: 

·       Specialized training in Palliative Care, Ethics, or Hospice.

·       Experience with EMR documentation and quality improvement processes.

Special Notes:   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is - $104040 - $124848 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.  The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience.  Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

·       Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line. 

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