Barnabas Johnson

About Barnabas Johnson

Active Army Chaplain (CPT) with 13 years of pastoral experience, 9 years of non-profit management expertise, and 4 units of CPE. Previously served as a Spiritual Care Director w/ ALF Administrator License (FL) and consultant. CPE Board Certified Chaplain and CPE Educator. A proven effective leader with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion in any setting, providing support and developing new processes through ongoing work. Possess excellent strong interpersonal skills, management skills, and methodical aptitude with an innate ability in decision-making and coordinating.

Experience

1. Spiritual Care Director

   Acts Retirement-Life Communities

   Apr 2022 — Present · Boca Raton, FL, US

   Ensure the delivery of a complete program of spiritual care to patients, residents and their loved ones, and staff of all faith traditions.Actively participates in the delivery of spiritual care to 500 independent care residents, 100 memory care patients, and 100 assisted living residents. Ensure that all requests for spiritual care are responded to in a timely manner.Ensure that appropriate worship opportunities are provided for all faith traditions represented in the population. Oversee religious programming of all faiths (Bible studies, services, grief groups, group counseling, etc.)Supervise and facilitates the work of those delivering spiritual care, including staff and Chaplains (Rabbi, Priest, and Imam) appointed to the Spiritual Care Department.Provide individual counseling to residents dealing with anxiety from complicated and difficult life situationsCoordinate clergy and volunteers from the religious community. Develops and maintains proper administration procedures for the department in accordance with institutional policy.Develop and maintains procedures to keep records of spiritual activity to communicate with other members of the department and report to administration.Plan and participates in regular professional development activities, supervision, and staff meetings.Creates metric-based tools to show and track the progress of spiritual development initiatives.

Education

• Miami Dade College

  Associates, Business Administration and Management, General

  2004 — 2007

• Palm Beach Atlantic University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Practical Theology

• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Organizational Leadership

  2013 — 2017

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2012

• Florida International University

  Double Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA) and International Business, International Business/ Business Management

  2008 — 2010