Chaplain Resident - Clinical Pastoral Education

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Penn State tuition discount for员工及

Tuition Discount for dependents

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center seeks a Chaplain Resident for its Clinical Pastoral Education program. This full-time role supports patients and families with compassionate pastoral care while actively engaging in structured CPE training and policy adherence.

The position emphasizes professional development, collaboration with clinical teams, and growth in a faith-based approach within a major academic medical center in Hershey, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least one unit of CPE from ACPE, CPEI, or CPSP, or APC-equivalent.
• Preferred: ACPE-accredited CPE unit.
• Preferred: Master of Divinity or equivalent.
• Preferred: Ordination/licensing or candidate for ordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide Pastoral Care, assistance and support to patients and families.
• Actively participate in Clinical Pastoral Education training and abide by CPE policies.
• Complete course requirements as assigned within the training program.

Skills

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Ordination/licensing (preferred)

Tools

ACPE

CPEI

CPSP

Job description

Chaplain Resident - Clinical Pastoral Education

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Provide Pastoral Care, assistance and support. Actively participate in Clinical Pastoral Education training program, abiding by CPE policies and completing course requirements as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Completion of at least one unit of CPE from one of the following providers: ACPE, CPEI, or CPSP, or an equivalent through APC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Completion of at least one unit of ACPE-accredited CPE.
• Completion of a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from an institution accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Ordination, commissioning, licensing, candidate for ordination or license, or equivalent by faith group.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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