Clinical Pastoral Education Resident

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals for the Clinical Pastoral Education Resident role. This 12-month full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide spiritual support to patients and families while gaining valuable experience in a hospital setting. Residents will engage in essential functions such as crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams, all while adhering to the highest ethical standards. This role not only enhances pastoral skills but also fosters personal and professional growth, making it an ideal pathway for those aspiring to chaplaincy certification.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Training and Development

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Divinity preferred.
• Experience in pastoral ministry or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support to patients and families.
• Document visits and interventions thoroughly.
• Participate in on-call rotations and crisis interventions.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Spiritual Support

Documentation in EMR

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Divinity

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office 365

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Program Summary

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

• Residency Year: September 1, 2025 – September 16, 2026
• Full Time Day Shift; Rotational Weekend Shifts and On Call required
• Up to six (6) positions available
• Compensation: $35,600 + Benefits
• For more info, visit our Clinical Pastoral Education page.

Description

The Resident participates actively in the CPE program, providing spiritual support to patients, families, and staff, and reflecting on these experiences with supervisors and peers. The program emphasizes developing pastoral skills, self-awareness, and professional growth following CPEI standards.

Essential Functions

• Create a supportive environment aligned with BRG's vision and values.
• Assess and address spiritual, emotional, needs of diverse patients and families.
• Document visits and interventions thoroughly in EMR.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support department goals for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
• Manage time effectively, minimize overtime, and assist team members.
• Complete all educational and clinical assignments, engage in supervision, and work towards chaplaincy certification.
• Follow the CPEI Code of Ethics.
• Use Windows and Microsoft Office 365; learn additional computer systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Master's in Divinity or related field is preferred.
• One CPE unit completed is desirable but not required.
• Two years in pastoral ministry or related experience is preferred.
• Good standing with faith group.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare