CPE Educator/Chaplain

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA seeks an ACPE Certified Educator to lead Clinical Pastoral Education programs. The role involves providing pastoral services, on-call coverage, and developing curricular opportunities for students.

As an ACPE Certified Educator, you will supervise students, evaluate experiences, and coordinate with the pastoral care team to enhance education and patient care. The position requires certification, ordination, and ongoing endorsement for chaplaincy.

Qualifications

• ACPE Certified Educator in good standing
• Master’s level theological degree or equivalent required
• Several years of clinical training in chaplaincy and supervision
• Ordination or commissioning by a recognized religious group
• Current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized religious group
• Appearance before a national certifying commission for competency assessment
• Board Certified Chaplain by major associations preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts programs of CPE training according to ACPE standards.
• Plans and administers the overall CPE training program, including accreditation.
• Designs curriculum for student-centered learning.
• Conducts admissions interviews and handles application materials.
• Assigns, reviews, and comments on students’ written materials.
• Evaluates students’ personal and professional functioning and prepares evaluative reports.
• Oversees in-service education related to pastoral care to increase staff skills.
• Collaborates with other pastoral care providers at Mary Washington Healthcare.

Skills

ACPE Certified Educator

Chaplaincy supervision

CPE program design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Theology or equivalent

College degree

Ordination or commissioning

Endorsement for chaplaincy

Board Certified Chaplain (preferred)

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

This position has two primary purposes: to conduct programs of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral (ACPE) and to meet the pastoral care needs of the assigned clinical areas or entities within Mary Washington Healthcare. The clinical component of this assignment includes providing pastoral services and on-call coverage, as well as providing religious and spiritual services and functions as appropriate. As an ACPE Certified Educator, the incumbent will develop curriculum, supervise students' clinical work, provide educational opportunities and evaluate student educational experiences. The incumbent works in coordination with other pastoral care providers at Mary Washington Healthcare.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conducts programs of CPE training according to ACPE standards.
• Participates in the planning and administration of the overall training program, including the Accreditation of the CPE program.
• Designs curriculum for student-centered learning.
• Conducts admissions interviews, communicates admission decisions, and handles application materials.
• Assigns, reviews, and comments on students’ written materials.
• Evaluates the students’ personal and professional functioning, writes an evaluative report in accord with ACPE Standards, and completes ACPE registration forms for students who complete the program.
• Oversees/provides in-service education related to pastoral care, religious and spiritual programs in order to increase staff understanding, skills and knowledge.
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Qualifications:

• Certified Educator or Associate Certified Educator by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), Inc. and remain in good standing with that organization required.
• This certification requires:
• A college degree
• A master’s level theological degree or equivalent
• Several years of clinical training in chaplaincy and chaplaincy supervision
• Ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized religious group
• A current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized religious group
• Appearance before a national certifying commission for assessment of competency
• Board Certified Chaplain by one of the following preferred: Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements:

Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.

Mental Requirements:

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:

Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

Compensation Pay Range:

$34.07 - $51.10