ACPE Certified Educator, Spiritual Care

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Certified Educator in Clinical Pastoral Education to lead and develop CPE programs, provide spiritual care to patients and staff, and collaborate across departments. The role emphasizes ACPE standards, education, and policy development within a large teaching hospital.

The ideal candidate holds Boards for Chaplaincy, ACPE Educator credentials, and 3–5 years of hospital spiritual care experience, with a strong history of program leadership and cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma Religious Studies required or Master's Degree Divinity preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) - required
• ACPE Educator - required
• 3-5 years hospital spiritual care experience required
• 3-5 years ACPE Educator experience required, with endorsements from ecclesiastical body

Responsibilities

• Shares in the leadership of the Spiritual Care department; collaborates with other departments regarding Spiritual Care Services and CPE students.
• Plans and coordinates CPE units, including orientation of new students; supervises in the Clinical Pastoral Education program.
• Attends to administrative aspects of the CPE program including updating policies and procedures according to ACPE standards.
• Functions as a member of the multifaith chaplaincy team and maintains a close working relationship with department members; participates in staff meetings and on-call department needs.
• Adheres to Chaplaincy standards and hospital policies; creates and implements new departmental and CPE policies.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions and ages as needed.
• Shares in planning and leadership of multifaith worship and hospital community programs.
• Participates in continuing education and ACPE events.

Skills

Program development

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Team collaboration

Holistic patient care

Problem solving

Theology and science integration

Education

Graduate Diploma Religious Studies

Master's Degree Divinity

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Certified Educator, working collaboratively with other staff, ACPE Certified Educators, and Staff Chaplains, is responsible for the administration, ongoing development, and evaluation of all aspects of Clinical Pastoral Education Programs, providing direct spiritual care and consultation as needed.

Essential Functions

• Shares in the leadership of the Spiritual Care department. Collaborates with other departments regarding Spiritual Care Services and CPE students.
• Plans and coordinates CPE units, including orientation of new students. Supervises in the Clinical Pastoral Education program.
• Attends to administrative aspects of the CPE program including updating of policies and procedures according to ACPE standards.
• Functions as a member of the multifaith chaplaincy team and maintains a close working relationship with members of the department; participates in staff meetings and activities. Is available on short notice for emergencies and on-call department needs.
• Adheres to the Chaplaincy profession’s standards and code of ethics. Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Creates and implements new departmental and CPE policies as needed.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions and all ages as needed.
• Shares in the planning and leadership of multifaith worship as well as programs linking the department with the hospital community.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities to enhance skills and keep abreast of developments in spiritual care and clinical pastoral education; participates in local and national ACPE events.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate Diploma Religious Studies required or Master's Degree Divinity preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Board Certified Chaplain [BCC (BCCI)] - Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc. (BCCI) required

ACPE Educator - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) required

Experience in hospital spiritual care, preferably in a large teaching hospital 3-5 years required

Experience as an ACPE Certified Educator, preferably in a large teaching hospital 3-5 years required and Endorsements for hospital Chaplaincy and CPE supervision from the ecclesiastical body 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Program development and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team situation.
• Functions as a team member with other health professionals to provide a holistic approach to treatment of the patient.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and significant others.
• Utilizes problem-solving techniques consistently to resolve complaints or concerns.
• Demonstrates competency in ministry to the sick and to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to relate theology and behavioral sciences to spiritual care ministry.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

265 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual

Grade

7

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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