Director, Spiritual Care and CPE Program

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation package

Annual incentive

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) matching

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno/Clovis, CA seeks a Director of Spiritual Care and the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program to lead the health system's spiritual care services. The role combines strategy, clinical oversight, education, and program management to support patients, families, and staff.

The successful candidate will oversee chaplain teams, maintain ACPE accreditation, and collaborate with executives to integrate spiritual care into patient experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or related field from an accredited institution.
• Ordination or commissioned to function by religious authority.
• Completion of at least four CPE units.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, educational, operational, and administrative leadership for spiritual care services.
• Oversee chaplain teams, CPE accreditation, and ACPE compliance.
• Collaborate with executives, clinical teams, and community partners to integrate spiritual care into the patient experience.
• Lead chaplain development, residency education, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Spiritual care leadership

Healthcare chaplaincy

Staff leadership

Strategic collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity

Ordination/commissioned

CPE 4 units

Job description

Overview

Director, Spiritual Care and CPE Program

*All positions located in Fresno/Clovis CA.

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek

• We'reexcited to offer a progressive sign-on incentive and comprehensive relocation package

• Eligible for annual incentive program

• Community University leadership training courses

• Tuition reimbursement, educationprogramsand scholarships

• Vacation timeaccruesfrom Day 1 at themaximumallowable accrual rate

• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions

• Great food options with on-demand ordering

• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Director of Spiritual Care and CPE Program provides strategic, clinical, educational, operational, and administrative leadership for the health system's spiritual care services, including chaplaincy operations and the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) residency program. This role is responsible for developing and advancing spiritual care strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, clinical priorities, and professional standards. The Director oversees chaplain team performance, CPE program accreditation, and compliance through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), and the continued growth and effectiveness of spiritual care services across the health system.The Director collaborates with executive leaders, clinical teams, and community partners to integrate spiritual care into the patient experience and support the emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients, families, and caregivers. This role provides leadership for chaplain development, residency education, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting the value of spiritual care within the healthcare community and broader public.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Divinity, Religion, Theology, or related discipline from an accredited institution required
• Ordination or commissioned to function by an appropriate religious authority required
• Completion of a minimum of four (4) units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare chaplaincy or spiritual care, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role with responsibility for staff, operations, and program management required

Licenses and Certifications

• ACPE - Certified Educator through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education required
• Current board certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Spiritual Care Association (SCA), or another nationally recognized certifying body required

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.