Manager, Clinical Pastoral Education

The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Manager is administratively responsible for employed chaplain residents and senior residents as well as volunteer student chaplain interns. Conducts programs of Clinical Pastoral Education that trains seminarians, clergy, and other helping professionals in the practice of pastoral care in compliance with ACPE standards especially as related to the accreditation cycle. Collaborates with the CPE Director in: 1) CPE curriculum development that adheres to NHC values, service basics and CPE goals and objectives; 2) yearly recruitment and hiring process of chaplain residents with sole responsibility of communication and initial screening of resident applicants 3) develops relationships with seminaries and the community that aid in recruitment of quality CPE students and residents; 4) establishes a CPE program that fosters diversity, inclusiveness and kindness among participants.

Key Accountabilities:

• As a member of the Pastoral Care management team: Functions as a part of the Pastoral Care leadership team in joint decision making and executing the mission, vision and values of the department and CPE program. Answers pagespromptly. Responds promptly to requests for help, and in a timely manner to referrals. Completes assignments within designated time frame. Prepares on call and CPE schedules in a timely manner Proactively addresses and seeks to solve problems related to area of responsibility. Shares weekend triage and consultation rotation with staff chaplains.
• As a CPE Educator: Responsible for CPE program Admission in areas such as on-call schedules, didactic schedules, orientation and beginning/end of CPE unit tasks. Responsible for annual accreditation ACPE portfolio. Ensures, complies and oversees accreditation data and required documentation generation and collection and alumni/a surveys. Conducts programs of Clinical Pastoral Education that are in compliance with APCE standards especially as related to the reaccreditation cycle. Is responsible for resident and intern NHC on boarding and CPE/clinical orientation. Administratively responsible for chaplain residents. Collaborates with the CPE Director in: 1) CPE curriculum development that adheres to NHC values, service basics and CPE goals and objectives; 2) yearly recruitment and hiring process of chaplain residents with sole responsibility of communication and initial screening of resident applicants; 3) developing relationships with seminaries that aid in recruitment of quality CPE students and residents; 4) establishing a CPE program that fosters tolerance, inclusiveness, and kindness among participants. Takes initiatives that improve patient care and the CPE program. Rounds clinical units with students as a way to enhance their learning and to develop rapport with staff. Maintains the confidentiality of CPE students and their written material. Serves on local, regional, and national ACPE Committees as needed, as schedule allows, and as approved by the Director of CPE.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the presenting spiritual, social and psychodynamic idiosyncrasies of the patient and fashion an appropriate pastoral response and facilitate communication between patients, families and staff to promote healing. Makes follow-up visits to all patients evaluated to need additional pastoral care from incumbent. Makes religious rituals, including prayer, scripture, baptism, anointing and communion available as requested. As needed, conducts worship, memorial and Holy Day services. Fosters relationships that elicit confidence. Guards the clergy-penitent relationship.

Required:

• Three years in pastoral care
• Master Degree
• ACPE Certified (ACPE-CE). Must have or obtain within one year of hire

Desired:

• One year Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Manager in a healthcare setting