Supervisor, Pastoral Care

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and visionary leader to guide our Pastoral Care team in delivering inclusive, patient-centered spiritual support. The ideal candidate is deeply empathetic, grounded in ethical chaplaincy practices, and thrives in a collaborative, multicultural environment. This role is perfect for someone who brings emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and a heart for service to every interaction—whether supporting patients in crisis or mentoring chaplaincy staff. We’re seeking a professional who can balance hands-on spiritual care with thoughtful leadership, fostering a culture of respect, healing, and continuous growth. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others and leading with integrity, MU Health Care welcomes you to join our mission of care and compassion. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in divinity, theology, or a related field.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or another appropriate professional association within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
• Three units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual care, counseling, crisis intervention, and pastoral support to patients, families, and staff across all health system facilities.
• Respond to referrals, assess spiritual needs, contact patients’ faith leaders upon request, and ensure spiritual care aligns with and does not interfere with medical treatment.
• Serve as On-Call Chaplain for medical and spiritual emergencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and provide coverage for chaplain colleagues as needed.
• Perform religious rites or coordinate appropriate faith leaders to fulfill such requests by patients or families.
• Lead interdenominational worship services as needed, schedule chapel functions and visiting clergy, participate in interdisciplinary committees and patient conferences, and document all services in the electronic medical record in accordance with department policies.
• Provide day-to-day supervision for Staff Chaplains and Pastoral Care Volunteers, including oversight of work assignments, service coverage, and productivity.
• Monitor professional development and certification needs of chaplaincy staff.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation efforts for new chaplaincy personnel.
• Facilitate team meetings, daily huddles, and debriefs to support communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as liaison between the Staff Chaplains and department leadership, sharing updates, operational needs, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a team culture rooted in compassion, respect, and ethical practice.
• Assist department leadership in managing the Spiritual Care budget, tracking spending, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Maintain inventory and orders supplies required for the delivery of Spiritual Care services, including worship materials, religious literature, devotional items, and communion elements.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.
• Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health System policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees