Chaplain Residency: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Fellow

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, offers a full‑time Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency. The program provides structured chaplaincy training with 24/7 coverage duties, spiritual assessments, and documentation of care plans.

Candidates should be prepared for learning in ACPE‑aligned activities and grow within a supportive hospital setting. This residency emphasizes professional development within a faith-based care team, rotation through patient, family, and staff

Qualifications

• Provides pastoral care and counseling to patients, families, and staff.
• Participates in the Clinical Pastoral Education program requirements.
• Must demonstrate readiness for learning in a CPE program.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and counseling in individual, family or group contexts.
• Fulfill ACPE standards and learning objectives.
• Participate in scheduled 24-hour chaplaincy coverage as part of the team.
• Document Spiritual Assessment and Pastoral Care Treatment Plan in the patient chart.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Spiritual assessment

Education

M.Div. or equivalent

ACPE residency readiness

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, offers a full‑time Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency. The program provides structured chaplaincy training with 24/7 coverage duties, spiritual assessments, and documentation of care plans.

Candidates should be prepared for learning in ACPE‑aligned activities and grow within a supportive hospital setting. This residency emphasizes professional development within a faith-based care team, rotation through patient, family, and staff