Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor

Duke PF; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks an experienced Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor to oversee the full ministry of pastoral care for patients, families, and staff within a major teaching hospital. The role supports accreditation levels of Clinical Pastoral Education and helps implement educational programs under the director's guidance.

Responsibilities include coordinating admission processes, curriculum development, and supervising Chaplain interns and residents, while

Qualifications

• Master's in Divinity or equivalent degree required.
• At least 1 year pastoral experience in church or institution and 2 years as Associate CPE Supervisor.
• Board Certified Chaplain eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment/admissions and curriculum development for all accredited levels of CPE.
• Provide instruction and supervision for Chaplain interns, residents, and Supervisory CPE fellows; collaborate with other teaching hospitals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Pastoral care

Pastoral research

Pastoral theology

Group leadership

Supervisory instruction

Resource management

High-stress resilience

Education

Master's in Divinity

ACPE Supervisor certification (Phase II)

Ordained or commissioned

Denominational endorsement as CPE Supervisor

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight‑loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor

Summary

Provide and administer a full ministry of pastoral care and counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff in a major component within a teaching hospital, including assisting the director in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all accredited levels of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Work Performed

• In addition to the duties described in the Associate Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor level, coordinate all aspects of recruitment/admissions or curriculum development/program evaluation for all accredited levels of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Provide instruction and supervision for the Chaplain interns and residents, and also Chaplain fellows in Supervisory CPE. Coordinate with other teaching hospitals in North Carolina in the planning and implementation of an ongoing supervisory colloquium for Chaplain fellows engaged in Supervisory CPE.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in crisis intervention.
• Ability to provide pastoral care and spiritual support in a high‑stress environment.
• Skills in pastoral research and spiritual assessment.
• Extensive knowledge in pastoral theology and behavioral sciences.
• Extensive knowledge of group dynamics and skill in group leadership.
• Ability to provide instruction, supervision, and consultation to individuals in Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Skills in management of personnel and resources in a multi‑staff department.
• Physically capable of sustained work in a high‑stress environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's in Divinity or its equivalent. Additional graduate level work in a related field preferred.
• Experience—One year pastoral experience in church or institution, and two years' experience as Associate Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, supervising and teaching Chaplain interns and residents.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Eligible for "Board Certified Chaplain" by the Association of Professional Chaplains.
• Certified as Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., or in Phase II of the ACPE Certified Educator certification process and must be completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Ordained or commissioned by one's faith group or denomination.
• Denominational endorsement as "Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor".

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Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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