Manager Clinical Pastoral Education

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Manager for Clinical Pastoral Education to oversee the education program and provide spiritual care. This role involves collaboration with hospital administrators and community engagement to enhance spiritual wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in multi-faith settings, demonstrating leadership and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field education and leadership experience in multi-faith settings.
• 2+ years of post-graduate chaplaincy training.

Responsibilities

• Co-directs the 24/7/365 Spiritual Care and Wellbeing needs.
• Provides direct supervision to staff chaplains and chaplain students.
• Develops resources for patients and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary Spiritual Care

Communication

Education

Master of Arts or Science

M.Div.

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

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Summary

• The Manager for Clinical & Pastoral Care is responsible for co-directing and evaluating the clinical pastoral education program throughout Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) with the Director of Spiritual Care and Well-being. Collaborates with hospital administrators to develop and provide 24/7 chaplaincy coverage throughout (PMPH). Educates and supervises clinical work and formation of CPE residents. Supervises and educates CPE interns as needed. Provides clinical and supervisory consultation to ACPE Certified Educator Candidates. Co-directs clinical, compliance, and education needs of staff chaplains, volunteer clergy, and office coordinator. Maintains CPE program accreditation with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and the Department of Education. Co-facilitates the hiring and education process for chaplain residents in partnership with HR Recruiters. Responsible for collaborating with the Director of Volunteer services to onboard chaplain interns. Provides research and evidence-based chaplaincy education to staff and students throughout PMPH. Co-directs record keeping process for student education materials. Cultivates relationships with community and staff to co-direct and evaluate CPE advisory committee. Responsible for organizing and facilitating Level I and Level II CPE consultations for chaplains to improve their clinical practice in accordance with standards of best practice. Research, vision-casts, and implements spiritual care and wellness initiatives throughout Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Collaborates with the Director of Spiritual Care and Well-being to pursue and implement opportunities that strengthen the organization's position as a market leader through innovative spiritual care and wellness education and practices. Directs day-to-day operations of staff chaplains, chaplain residents, per diem chaplains, social workers, chaplain interns, certified chaplaincy educators, chaplain educator candidates, and community contacts. Provides direct spiritual care and wellness to staff of Penn Medicine Princeton House locations. Maintains leadership roles throughout ACPE and clergy groups to attract top talent CPE students. Engages local and global seminaries and non-profit organizations to recruit chaplains.

Responsibilities

• Co-directs the 24/7/365 Spiritual Care and Wellbeing needs in collaboration with the Director of Spiritual Care and Wellbeing.
• Creates administrative and educational resources for the department and the hospital, both as a presenter and organizer.
• Engages local CPE programs and educators to assess competitive advantages and differences between CPE programs to maintain position as market leader for clinical pastoral education.
• Develops and/or secures resource materials for patients, students, the department, and the hospital.
• Practices practical and innovative interdisciplinary spiritual care for patients, guests, and staff.
• Coordinates and executes religious holidays (Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, Ramadan, Ash Wednesday, Easter, etc.).
• Organizes annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition/services and other DE&I initiatives/services as needed.
• Provides direct supervision to staff chaplains, chaplain students, and spiritual care and wellness officers.
• Participates in various hospital and health system committees.
• Builds relationships with spiritual care leaders across Penn Medicine.
• Demonstrates ability to influence staff to promote a productive and focused environment.
• Allocates decision-making and responsibilities to appropriate staff, utilizing staff time and skills effectively.
• Organizes essential functions and adjusts priorities to meet patient and hospital needs.
• Assesses, analyzes, and implements corrective actions in response to problems.
• Supports efforts to design, measure, assess, and improve organizational performance.
• Communicates effectively with superiors, peers, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Recognizes unacceptable communication and applies alternative strategies to resolve conflicts.
• Presents self in a manner consistent with organizational and departmental expectations.
• Provides input to update policies, guidelines, and procedures of the program.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as appropriate.
• Maintains continuous survey readiness.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: M.Div. or equivalent/spiritual care equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of field education and leadership experience in multi-faith settings.
• Education Specialization: CPE internship and residency equivalent experience.
• And 2+ years of post-graduate chaplaincy training.

We believe the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits include a comprehensive compensation package and a renowned tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are engaged and committed to our mission, advancing medical progress for healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status under law.