Clinical Pastoral Education

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 44,772 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a CPE Certified Educator to manage and supervise Clinical Pastoral Education programs in Fargo, ND. The role includes educating CPE students, maintaining accreditation standards, and facilitating student learning. Candidates must possess a Master’s level theological degree, relevant CPE certification, and experience in spiritual care. Join a supportive environment dedicated to professional development and holistic care.

Qualifications

• Master’s level theological degree from an accredited seminary.
• One to two years of experience providing spiritual care in an acute care or health care setting is required.
• Certification as a CPE Educator with ACPE is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs under ACPE standards.
• Educate and supervise CPE students, managing their learning in group settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and various meetings.

Skills

Theological understanding

Spiritual care experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s level theological degree

CPE Educator certification

Job description

Overview

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Job Details

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Job Summary

Conduct Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The CPE Certified Educator programs under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Three main functions of the CPE Certified Educator are maintaining accreditation and standards of the ACPE, education and supervision of CPE students and supporting an interdisciplinary approach to the provision of spiritual care.

Our accreditation standards are held by reviewing, updating, and developing CPE program policies per Sanford Health, updating student handbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all Center Accreditation materials, preparing for ACPE accreditation reviews along with facilitating CPE Professional Advisory Group meetings to inform members of educational activities and receiving suggestions for maintaining standards of excellence in the program.

The CPE Certified Educator will educate and supervise the CPE students. This position will be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates for CPE internships and supervisory education in accordance with the admission requirements along with providing direct clinical supervision of students including the development of student-centered learning curriculum. Mentorship and educating students in the certified educator candidate program will be required along with the coordination of student spiritual support with staff chaplains by managing the student's self-directed learning in group settings. The CPE Certified Educator will also facilitate student orientation and training according to Sanford Health, Spiritual Care Department and ACPE.

While focusing on accreditation and education, the CPE Certified Educator will provide feedback and recognition along with timely and preemptive corrective intervention as needed. The CPE Certified Educator will be required to participate in various team meetings, interdisciplinary team rounds, and participates in professional leadership development; including areas related to chaplaincy and CPE professional organizations along with initiating own professional continued education while maintaining certification within ACPE.

Qualifications

Master’s level theological degree from an accredited seminary.

Must have a theological, spiritual and psychological understanding of spiritual and human dynamics; meaning making, and existential distress, and knowledge of rituals. One to two years of experience providing spiritual care in an acute care or health care setting is required.

Certified Educator certification required. National faculty preferred. Must maintain certification as a CPE Educator with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Ordination, endorsement or commissioned by faith tradition/denomination/church authority. Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains or certification eligible required; must obtain certification within two years of hire.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0248340

Job Function: Customer Support Services

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