Spiritual Health
To be truly cared for, a person must care for their mind, body and spirit.
At Wellstar, we care for the whole person—your mind, body and spirit. The Spiritual Health team is comprised of Wellstar chaplains, chaplain students and spiritual health volunteers to offer you spiritual care with hope and a compassionate presence.
Wellstar Spiritual Health Mission and Commitment
At Wellstar, we care for the whole person — your mind, body and spirit. The Spiritual Health team is comprised of Wellstar chaplains, bereavement coordinators, Clinical Pastoral Education interns, and spiritual health volunteers who offer you spiritual care with hope and a compassionate presence. We provide skilled religious, spiritual and humanist care to all patients, families, team members and the community. We believe this best happens in partnership and mutual education. Our Mission- To enhance the spiritual health and well-being of every person we serve.
- To deliver world-class spiritual care to every person, every time.
- Integrating professional and compassionate religious/spiritual/humanist (R/S/H) care
- Refining and developing evidence-based, research-literate clinical practice
- Partnering with diverse and global voices in health care and education
- Embracing and teaming with local R/S/H community leaders
- Honoring the past and building toward a healthier future
Who are our Wellstar chaplains?
Wellstar chaplains, who are theologically trained and clinically experienced, provide religious, spiritual and humanist care to all persons. They are endorsed by a religious body or organization and have a master’s level or greater education. Many of our chaplains are ordained ministers who are board certified and can perform ceremonies and rituals or lead services. They understand the unique situations, difficult decision making and challenging moments that can occur when facing healthcare decisions and experiences. Regardless of your faith tradition — or even if you do not consider yourself religious or spiritual — Wellstar chaplains are here for you and your loved ones. Their primary goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive environment that allows patients, families and other caregivers to feel safe and respected. Our chaplains are involved in patient care and can be found:- Providing active and reflective listening
- Offering non-judgmental emotional, religious and spiritual care
- Participating in patient care meetings and developing care plans
- Assisting with Advance Care Planning documents
- Alongside palliative care practitioners, contributing to ethics consults
- Responding to emergencies, traumas and catastrophic events
- Providing bereavement support and end-of-life care
- Celebrating good news
- Sharing information and education, supporting Wellstar team members
Clinical Pastoral Education at Wellstar
Apply to our CPE Internship using our Application and send to [email protected]. Payment for the application is currently via check at this time. View information about CPE at Wellstar Download the CPE Application Download the Chaplain-Certified Educator Candidate Application Read about CPE Placement Site LocationsTo apply for CPE at Wellstar:
- ACPE Application - A minimum of 7-10 written pages
- Non-refundable application fee of $60
- Tuition for the unit $500
- A potential interview after application is processed
- Students work up to six 12-hour weekend duty shifts per unit
ACPE required hours for a full unit of CPE:
- Minimum of 100 educational hours
- Minimum of 250 hours of supervised clinical practice in spiritual care
- 50 hours as best supports the program
Upcoming Unit Dates:
Fall 2023 CPE Unit: Sept 5–Dec 17, 2023- Extended unit
- Approximately 26 hrs/week
- Extended unit
- Approximately 26 hrs/week
- Intensive unit
- Full-time 40 hrs/week
Why join Wellstar Health System?
- Level II, Level III, & Level IV Trauma Centers
- Flexible shifts between 6:30am and 12am
- Top 100 hospitals with 9 locations
- Chaplains are a part of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Diverse and Inclusive Communities
- Facilitate Spirituality Groups
- Discounted meals from Cafeteria
- Variety of units to serve including Emergency Department, Surgical OR, Women’s Services, Cardiac Care, Psychiatric Care, Intensive Care, Neonatal ICU, Oncology, Neurologic Care, Pediatric Care, Senior Assisted Living Facility and more!
Wellstar Clinical Pastoral Education Faculty
Director of Clinical Pastoral Education:Rev. Dr. Rosalynn Curry
ACPE Certified Educator
[email protected] Regional Director & CPE Educator:
Rev. Dr. Patricia Symonette
ACPE Certified Educator
[email protected] CPE Educator Candidate:
Rev. Sunghee Han
ACPE Certified Educator Candidate
[email protected] For further information contact us at [email protected] or call 404-265-4847.
Wellstar CPE Center
3911 Mulkey WayAustell, GA 30106
470-956-6893 (Office)
[email protected]
ACPE CERTIFIED
The Wellstar CPE Program is provisionally accredited through ACPE – The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education.Robin Brown-Haithco, Interim Executive Director
We Work, Floor 4
120 West Trinity Place
Decatur, GA 30030
www.acpe.edu
Clinical Placement Sites
Wellstar hospitals, outpatient oncology centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes are utilized as clinical placement sites. Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center677 Church Street Marietta, GA 30060 Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
8954 Hospital Dr, Douglasville, GA 30134 Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
3000 Hospital Blvd, Roswell, GA 30076 Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
1514 Vernon Rd, LaGrange, GA 30240 Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
601 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Wellstar Atherton Place
111 Tower Rd, Marietta, GA 30060 Wellstar Infusion Center
340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd, Marietta, GA 30060
Meet Our Leadership Team
Rev. John Michael Betz
Executive Director of Spiritual Health
MDiv, MPH, BCC
Rev. Dr. Rosalynn A. Curry
Director of Clinical Pastoral Education
DMin, MDiv, ACPE Certified Educator (National Faculty)
Rev. Dr. Patricia E. Symonette Gary
Regional Director of Spiritual Health
DEdMin, EdM, MDiv, ACPE Certified Educator
Rev. Sarah Murray
Regional Director of Spiritual Health
MDiv
Rev. Raymond Coffman
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
MA, BCC
Rev. Sunghee Han
Chaplain-Certified Educator Candidate, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
MA, MDiv
Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Ingram
Bereavement Coordinator, Wellstar Community Hospice
DMin, MDiv, BCC, LMFT
Rev. ShaNee’ Jeffers
Clinical Chaplain, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
MDiv, MBA
Rev. Debra A. Jenkins
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Community Hospice
MDiv, MAR, MA, BCC
Rev. Dr. Rhonda James-Jones
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center and Nursing Rehabilitation Center
DMin, MDiv, MEd, BCC
Rev. Seungeun “Kate” Rhee
Clinical Chaplain, Wellstar Windy Hill
MDiv, BCC
Rev. Dr. David Anthony Spencer, Jr.
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
DMin, MCEd, MDiv
Rev. Robert M. Stanley, Jr.
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Spalding Medical Center & Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center
MABC, MDiv, BCC
Rev. Kory Trinrud
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
MDiv, BCC, CT
Meet Our Leadership Team
Rev. John Michael Betz
Executive Director of Spiritual Health
MDiv, MPH, BCC
Rev. Dr. Rosalynn A. Curry
Director of Clinical Pastoral Education
DMin, MDiv, ACPE Certified Educator (National Faculty)
Rev. Dr. Patricia E. Symonette Gary
Regional Director of Spiritual Health
DEdMin, EdM, MDiv, ACPE Certified Educator
Rev. Sarah Murray
Regional Director of Spiritual Health
MDiv
Rev. Raymond Coffman
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
MA, BCC
Rev. Sunghee Han
Chaplain-Certified Educator Candidate, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
MA, MDiv
Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Ingram
Bereavement Coordinator, Wellstar Community Hospice
DMin, MDiv, BCC, LMFT
Rev. ShaNee’ Jeffers
Clinical Chaplain, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
MDiv, MBA
Rev. Debra A. Jenkins
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Community Hospice
MDiv, MAR, MA, BCC
Rev. Dr. Rhonda James-Jones
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center and Nursing Rehabilitation Center
DMin, MDiv, MEd, BCC
Rev. Seungeun “Kate” Rhee
Clinical Chaplain, Wellstar Windy Hill
MDiv, BCC
Rev. Dr. David Anthony Spencer, Jr.
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
DMin, MCEd, MDiv
Rev. Robert M. Stanley, Jr.
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar Spalding Medical Center & Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center
MABC, MDiv, BCC
Rev. Kory Trinrud
Manager of Spiritual Health, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
MDiv, BCC, CT