Clinical Pastoral Education Resident

Baton Rouge General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for their Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Program. This unique opportunity allows residents to engage in full-time hospital work while receiving comprehensive training in pastoral care. Over the course of a year, residents will gain invaluable experience by providing spiritual support to patients and families, participating in reflective learning, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The program emphasizes personal growth and professional development, preparing residents for future roles in ministry. If you are passionate about providing care and support in a clinical setting, this residency could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Active participation in the CPE program for up to one year.
• Provide spiritual support to patients and families in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment for patients and families.
• Assess spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Document patient visits in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Self-Reflection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Divinity

CPE Unit

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Windows Desktop Computers

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Program 2025-2026

Program Summary

The Baton Rouge General Clinical Pastoral Education Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Chaplain Residency. The CPE Residency program is a 12-month position in which students serve as full-time hospital employees while earning four (4) units of CPE training.

• Residency Year: Monday, September 1, 2025 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• Full Time Day Shift; Rotational Weekend Shifts and On Call Required

• Up to six (6) positions available
• Compensation: $35,600 + Comprehensive Benefits Program

Description

The Clinical Pastoral Education Resident is responsible for active participation in the Baton Rouge General Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program for up to one (1) year.

Baton Rouge General is dedicated to the development and training of individuals called to provide ministry for the sick through our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency program. Our CPE Residency program delivers graduate-level theological and professional ministry education through a clinical setting that combines action and reflection learning skills.

As full-time hospital employees, Chaplain Residents learn first-hand pastoral care experience by providing spiritual support to patients, patients’ families, and hospital staff and through guided reflection on their ministry experiences with certified CPE supervisors and with the students’ peers. This method of learning expands the students' skills and knowledge while deepening their self-awareness of how their personal histories, faith perspectives, and individual gifts influence their pastoral and professional function.

The CPE Residency program’s curriculum follows the Standards and Objectives of Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) and incorporates pastoral formation, pastoral competence, and pastoral reflection. The program guides students to embrace the role of minister and to develop self-reflection and self-awareness, and to use peers and supervisors as resources for learning.

Essential Functions

• Through participation in the daily life of Baton Rouge General, create a positive, supportive environment for BRG patients, family members, visitors, employees, and physicians via personal alignment with our BRG Vision, Mission & Values.
• Assess the spiritual, religious, emotional, and existential needs of patients and their loved ones of all and no religious and spiritual traditions in diverse clinical settings and provide appropriate pastoral interventions.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient visits and pastoral interventions provided in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner.
• Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations.
• Contribute toward meeting/exceeding department and organization goals for employee engagement, employee retention, quality and safety, patient satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility.
• Assist with administrative/clerical support as needed by department and leadership.
• Actively participate in the Baton Rouge General Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency program, including completion of all writing, reading, and evaluative assignments and engaging actively in Group and Individual Supervision, with the goal of completing the educational and clinical requirements for chaplaincy certification.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI).
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop computers and Microsoft Office 365 programs/apps.

This description and essential functions are not intended to be all-inclusive; the CPE Resident will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or theological school is required.
• Master’s degree in Divinity or related field from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or equivalency is preferred.
• One successfully completed unit of CPE is desirable but not required.

Experience

Two years of affiliation/membership or experience in pastoral ministry in a congregational or clinical setting is preferred, as well as good standing with one’s faith group.

Work Attire

Business Professional Dress and Personal Grooming are expectations for the Chaplain Resident position.

Application Process

Residency positions will be posted annually in the Spring via Baton Rouge General Careers. Applications for the CPE Residency program will only be received during the posting period. Application for the CPE Residency is highly competitive and is limited to six (6) students.

• Apply for the Clinical Pastoral Education Resident position.
• Visit Baton Rouge General’s career search page.
• Search Clinical Pastoral Education Resident in the search bar.
• Click Apply for Job button and complete the application.

CPE Residency program applicants should reference the CPEI Academic Calendar to choose the appropriate 12 Week Fall Intensive Term (begins in September each year) and submit a completed CPE application. Any prior CPE supervisor evaluations should be submitted with the CPE application. Submission of BOTH applications is required for consideration for the CPE Residency program.

Upon review of prospective students’ application materials, selected candidates will be asked to interview with Baton Rouge General’s CPE Faculty and members of the CPE Advisory Committee.

Company Profile

Baton Rouge General is a community owned, not-for-profit that began as the city’s first hospital in 1900. With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses (Mid City, Bluebonnet, and Ascension), Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice.

About Baton Rouge

Named by French explorers as 'the Red Stick City,' Baton Rouge is where Louisiana's capital, flagship university (LSU), and distinctive Cajun and Creole cultures all come together.