Director of Chaplaincy Services

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.

• 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.
• Manage 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.
• Perform related duties as required.

• 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.

• Specialized training in Palliative Care, Ethics, or Hospice.
• Experience with EMR documentation and quality improvement processes.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

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 that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If no candidate is selected during the initial review, additional applications will be considered until a finalist is identified, and at least two weeks after the initial posting date.

If no candidate is hired within 90 days, the posting will close for review and possibly be reposted later.

• 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 wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.
• It may be designated as an "essential" role, requiring employees to remain on site or report to work during institutional emergencies.
• Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance, complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references, successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre‑employment screening requirements, provide required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply could result in a delayed start date…