Spiritual Director (m/f/d) – Board Member (50%)

The Evangelische Stiftung Tannenhof is a long-established diaconal institution for psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychosomatics, neurology, and integration assistance in North Rhine-Westphalia. At several locations, we support people with mental illnesses and disabilities with professional competence, human empathy, and based on our Christian understanding of humanity.

Starting April 1, 2027, we are seeking a personality who, as Spiritual Director (m/f/d), will form the three-member board of the foundation together with the Medical and Commercial Directors. The position is advertised with a 50% employment rate.

We are looking for starting April 1, 2027, a
Spiritual Director (m/f/d)
– Board Member (50%)

As Spiritual Director (m/f/d), you will give a recognizable profile to the Christian-diaconal self-understanding of the foundation. You will strengthen the theological and spiritual culture of our institution and contribute the theological perspective to the strategic further development of the foundation. The focus of your operational activity is the pastoral care of patients and clients, as well as employees. Your responsibilities include, in particular:

• Development and implementation of the diaconal profile and the Christian guiding principles within the corporate culture
• Development and implementation of theological concepts and standards (e.g., pastoral care concept, promotion of voluntary work) as well as diaconal value orientation and ethical aspects
• Responsibility for hospital chaplaincy and the personal pastoral care of patients – especially in crises, during illness and existential questions – as well as clients in residential and integration services
• Pastoral care of employees
• Performance of pastoral duties (e.g., devotions and services)
• Leadership and further development of the Diaconal Community
• Promotion of cooperation with church and diaconal organizations, as well as recruitment, support, and appreciation of voluntary staff
• Participation in the strategic development of the foundation as a member of the board and trustworthy cooperation with the supervisory board, management, and employees

• Completed theological training or ordained pastor (m/f/d) of an EKD member church or a comparable church qualification
• Sound pastoral experience, ideally in healthcare, psychiatry, or integration assistance; ability to accompany patients and clients empathetically, theologically reflectively, and professionally
• Identification with the diaconal mission of the Evangelische Stiftung Tannenhof
• Leadership and design competence, as well as enjoyment of collaboration in an interdisciplinary board
• Combination of strategic thinking and organizational understanding with theological orientation and pastoral approach
• Appreciative communication with people from different professions and walks of life, as well as religious backgrounds
• Independent, reflective, and reliable way of working

Look forward to an exceptional leadership role at the intersection of healthcare, diaconal work, and church, scope for the Christian profile of a large diaconal institution, a dedicated board team, short decision-making processes, and remuneration commensurate with the responsibility according to applicable church or labor law regulations.

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