Vice President, Mission Integration

Summary:

The Vice President of Mission Integration provides leadership in the design, development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of programs, and activities to ensure and advance mission and values integration, Catholic identity, the heritage and spirituality of the sponsoring Congregations, organizational and clinical ethics, spiritual care, workplace spirituality, community benefit services, and the regional school-based health clinics. The position is also responsible for community outreach, involvement and partnerships, including the local Catholic community and the Diocese. The Vice President of Mission Integration is a member of the regional senior leadership team.

Education:

• A Master's degree in theology, scripture, spirituality, ethics or the equivalent.

Experience:

• A practicing Catholic with experience in Catholic healthcare.
• Understands and is committed to Catholic healthcare.
• Proven experience in planning, management and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of the history and heritage of the sponsoring Congregations.
• In depth knowledge of the Catholic Church and its moral teachings with particular familiarity with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
• Experience in either developing or working with church and church leaders, outreach programs and services and mission related activities.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a healthcare organization with an understanding of healthcare operations.
• Minimum of five (5) years management experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work as a team member; poise and clarity in group presentations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Articulates and demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and heritage of the sponsoring Congregations and of CHRISTUS Health, and ensures the implementation of accountability mechanisms regarding the status of mission integration.
• Designs and implements programs for board, management, physicians, staff and volunteers to assist in the integration of mission and values into all aspects of the organization and outreach activities.
• Assists in coordinating resources and relationships to address needs of the community as identified within the community needs assessment and participates in the evaluation of the social accountability process.
• Advises on policies, procedures and organizational philosophy and ethics to ensure congruence with the mission and values of CHRISTUS Health and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides leadership for mission integration throughout the Region and works closely as needed with other mission liaison associates in the Region.
• Works collaboratively with other departments; e.g., Pastoral Care, Human Resources, Organization Development, Education, Communication, Public Relations, Advocacy and Ethics Committees in conducting leadership development and spirituality programs, developing personnel policies, wage and salary programs, coordinating formation programs and advising on public relations and advocacy endeavors.
• Fosters a culture that enhances a sense of Christian community within the organization.
• Provides leadership for the Spiritual Care Department to ensure the hiring, training and supervision of the Spiritual Care Staff, MOED Ministers and promotes spiritual care with critical audiences within and outside the organization.
• Assures a functioning multidisciplinary ethics committee; chairs or serves as a member of that committee.
• Serves as a liaison with the Church at the parish and diocesan levels in collaboration with the regional CEO.
• Provides leadership in developing the culture an environment that supports integrity within the ministry.
• Advances the organization's commitment to the poor and underserved in the community.
• Provides leadership and demonstrates active involvement in the community through membership on boards, community task forces and other community service efforts.
• Performs other duties as directed by the regional CEO.