Clinical Pastoral Education Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Manager of CPE provides spiritual support to patients/families/staff. The manager will oversee the CPE program; Level I/Level II, and Certified Educator education. This needs to be in accordance with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) standards and the hospital’s mission, philosophy and goals to ensure that it is congruent with the vision and mission of the hospital. Manages all activities related to clinical pastoral students, including recruiting, screening, mentoring, evaluating, and providing continuing education initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

• Master of Divinity or equivalent.

Experience:

• Knowledge of ACPE standards.
• 3 years’ experience in pastoral education in a hospital setting.

License/Registration/Certifications:

• Certification as a Certified Educator or Associate Certified Educator through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.
• Denominational endorsement.
• Member of the ACPE National faculty.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Education :

• N/A

Preferred Experience:

• Trauma experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications:

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains all CPE-related records, student files, reports, policies, standards, procedures, educational and library resources.
• Coordinates the preparation for the ACPE accreditation three and six year reviews.
• Collaborates with the Director of Spiritual Care and Education to coordinate clinical experiences.
• Functions as a resource person representing the department in the hospital and community.
• Serves on various hospital committees and participates in staff education according to need and interest.
• Takes an active leadership role in ACPE, Inc.
• Ability to function in a highly emotional atmosphere assisting patients/family to make use of their spiritual resources.
• Ability to develop a CPE program that reflects the needs of the students as well as meeting the needs within the health care system.
• Ability to cooperate and work as a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Other duties as assigned.