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Listings by Posting Date - July 1, 2008

Posting Date - 7/01/2008
Full time CPE Educator in the Franciscan Health System, Tacoma WA. The person filling this position as ACPE Associate or CPE Supervisor will function under the Manager of CPE, conducting programs and providing some spiritual care, collaborating with the spiritual care staff of 21 FTE (including 9 in FHS Hospice), assisting with quality assurance, participating on the Professional Consultation Committee, and working for re-accreditation by the ACPE and USCCB-CCA due in 2009. Puget Sound is a beautiful place to live and this five hospital health care system is flourishing as one of the flagships of Catholic Health Initiatives, financially and organizationally. Apply online at www.fhshealth.org or contact Gordon J. Hilsman, 253-426-6735 gordonhilsman@fhshealth.org.

Posting Date - 7/01/2008
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, South Jersey

Chaplain - Roman Catholic Priest

A teaching healthcare facility sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is pleased to carry on the tradition that the Sisters began when they built this hospital more than 50 years ago. We are seeking a Roman Catholic Priest with NACC or ACPE Certification or eligibility within one year to join our Pastoral Care Department. Must have ecclesiastical endorsement. Healthcare experience preferred. Duties will include assessment of the spiritual needs of a diverse population and the provision of support to patients, families and staff members. This includes the sacramental ministry for Catholic patients. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary team approach and enhancing the spirituality of the organization. In-house and on-call coverage is required. Excellent pastoral ministry skills are a must! Our Lady of Lourdes is conveniently located in South Jersey just minutes away from Philadelphia . New York City and Baltimore are about a 2 hour ride. We offer a comprehensive wage and benefit package, including comprehensive healthcare, income protection plans, and time off. Learn more or apply online at: www.lourdescareers.org Member of Catholic Health East, Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY. Diversity lights our way. EOE/M/F/D/V

Posting Date - 7/01/2008
TriHealth, a partnership of Bethesda and Good Samaritan hospitals, Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a full-time CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR. Responsibilities include providing program development/educational/administrative supervision for accredited ACPE programs; maintaining TriHealth's accreditation as training center for Clinical Pastoral Education; providing resources/coordination for delivery of Clinical Pastoral Education for all TriHealth service lines; providing management direction for delivery of pastoral/spiritual care at Good Samaritan Hospital. Requirements: Supervisor Certification by ACPE; Certified Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains or National Association of Catholic Chaplains; Master of Divinity degree or equivalent; ordination and/or endorsement by recognized faith community; Demonstrated management experience. To learn more about TriHealth, visit www.trihealth.com and APPLY ON LINE (requisition #2527) or fax/send resume to: TriHealth Human Resources, 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, 513-872-2655 (phone); 513-872-3672 (fax).

TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Posting Date - 6/16/2008
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center – Phoenix, AZ; ACPE Supervisor: BGSMC is a 676 Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital located in the heart of Phoenix. The CPE program is accredited for Level I-II and Supervisory Education. BGSMC offers a 12 month/3 unit Residency program, two extended units and a full-time summer unit per year. The ACPE Supervisor will join a CPE staff that includes Director/ACPE Supervisor and SISE/Staff Chaplain. Primary Duties: The CPE Supervisor is responsible for primary CPE supervision, curriculum development, and overall program oversight. Qualifications: M.Div or equivalent from accredited theological school, ordination or commissioning and endorsement from recognized faith group, ACPE certification as Supervisor or Associate Supervisor. CPE Supervisory education for supervisory students is preferred. For more information please call Rev. Kelli Shepard at 602-239-4382. Please apply online at www.bannerhealth.com. Job # 50430

Posting Date - 6/16/2008
Join Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, the only healthcare system to be named a Top 100 U.S. Hospital for 11 years by Solucient ®

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL – CPE Supervisor/Staff Chaplain. We are seeking an ACPE-certified supervisor to join our multi-staffed Pastoral Care and Healing Arts Department. The dual purpose of this job is to coordinate all aspects of our CPE program and join with the director and an interfaith team of on-call chaplains in providing pastoral care to patients and hospital staff.

Our ideal candidate will have:

M.Div. degree from an accredited school of theology

Ordained/good standing in endorsing religious community

Board-Certified Chaplain in APC or NACC

ACPE-Certified Supervisor

At least 3 years'experience as chaplain in an acute-care hospital setting

Previous experience as ACPE Supervisor

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Evanston Northwestern Healthcare is a 3-hospital healthcare system located in the northern Chicago suburbs, along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. We strongly believe that our reputation as a premier healthcare system depends upon those who invest their careers with us. For our mission--to preserve and improve human life -- a work environment that retains happy, satisfied employees is essential. Interested candidates can visit our website www.enh.org/careers to learn more about this position and apply online. Please reference Job ID Number 25137 AA/EOE

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Posting Date - 6/16/2008
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Posting Date - 6/02/2008
Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, IN – Director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education for consolidated department of Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital, and Riley Hospital for Children. Do you have substantial pastoral, supervisory, and administrative experience and vision and passion for leadership? This ministry will challenge you to creatively lead a large department (34 FTE, $2+M budget), effectively utilize resources in a very complex environment, participate as a colleague with a diverse staff including 4 ACPE Supervisors, and provide spiritual care at systemic and individual levels. Clarian averages 920 inpatients, has two Level I trauma centers, is one of the largest transplant centers, trains medical, nursing and allied health students at every level, and is highly recognized by rating services. Indianapolis is a very pleasant and affordable mid-size city with most amenities readily accessible. Visit www.clarian.org for information about our hospitals and this department. For information contact Steven Ivy (317-962-3591, sivy@clarian.org). Apply with cover letter and c.v. to Dr. Steven Ivy, Senior Vice President, Clarian Health Partners, Noyes E-120, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367.

Posting Date - 5/15/2008
Alegent Health-Omaha, Nebraska - Administrator, Mission Integration Partners

A unique job opportunity, which has responsibility for system wide planning, practice development and communication that will support Alegent Health's commitment to engage with the faith community to create holistic health; that which integrates body, mind and spirit. Other accountabilities include; staff support for a committee of the Board of Directors that will evaluate Alegent Health's integration of mission and values into the life of the organization, participation in leadership and staff development that focuses on understanding mission as ministry, and support for best practice standardization across the system that supports the integration of spirituality within the sciences of health and healthcare. Required Competencies evidenced in achievements; Planning, facilitation, education content development, integration of practical theology, and comprehensive communication skills; including written, verbal and team building.

Experience

A minimum of five years experience in a leadership role within health care or a related ministerial field. At least two years health care experience. Accountability in budgeting, planning and project management, and new program creation and rollout. Demonstrated understanding and personal commitment to the role of spirituality in health and healing, and demonstrated success in adult learning or organization development processes required.

Educational

Bachelor's degree in health field, Behavioral Sciences, or Education required. Master Degree preferred. Specialized training in ministry formation, organizational development or leadership development required.

For further information, please call 402-717-1860 and apply to www.alegent.com

Posting Date - 5/15/2008
MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland - HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN

MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland is seeking a part time (24 hrs/wk) Board Certified Chaplain to assist in its rapidly growing Spiritual Care Program. Position combines care to patients, families, and staff, along with community clergy networking. Evaluation and potential development of an accredited residency program require program development and visionary skills.

Requirements:

• Master of Divinity from accredited theological school

• Minimum 4 units Clinical Pastoral Education with one year residency in a hospital-based program

• 3-5 years post graduate experience in hospital setting

• Minimum 3 years parish pastoral experience

• Association of Professional Chaplains certification

Midland is an upscale multi-ethnic community of 38,000 with an extremely high quality of life. Located in the heart of Michigan 's lower peninsula with excellent cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, it is the home of 85 places of worship.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT www.midmichigan.org/careers

Contact Andrea Muladore

989 839-3284

Posting Date - 5/15/2008
The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health ( Bethesda, Maryland ) seeks a Chaplain (CPE Supervisor) to direct its ACPE accredited CPE program. The Clinical Center NIH provides patient facilities and services for clinical investigations conducted by the Institutes of the NIH, the principle biomedical research institution of the Federal government. The CPE supervisory position is responsible for planning and directing the CPE program offering summer and extended units of CPE. In addition he/she will also provide bed-side spiritual care, conduct worship services, and share in the chaplain-on-call schedule. The position reports to the Director of Spiritual Ministries. Candidates must have (i) at least three years of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job, (ii) a Masters of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate education from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (iii) certification as a Supervisor or Associate Supervisor by ACPE, and (iv) current Ecclesiastical Endorsement. For additional information on this position call Ms. Cynthia Bolton at (301) 435-4752. Complete information about the position including salary range, benefits and on-line application information can be found at www.usajobs.opm.gov. Resumes may be submitted to Department of Health and Human Services, 2115 East Jefferson Street, Room 2-B213, Bethesda, MD 20892, ATTN: Cynthia Bolton.

Posting Date - 5/15/2008
Spartanburg Regional (SC) Department of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education has opened its search for a highly motivated and qualified Supervisor-in-Training. Application includes rough-draft materials required for Readiness Committee (2005 Certification Manual). This position includes Hospice and Hospice Home clinical responsibilities. We offer highly competitive compensation and benefits. The successful candidate must have the following: Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.) or other theological degree program from an accredited seminary is required; Ordination and Endorsement from a religious judicatory; Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains preferred; Minimum four (4) units clinical pastoral education, two (2) units of Level II CPE; must be highly motivated to learn the art of pastoral/spiritual care and to educate others in this discipline; ability to demonstrate personal integrity, pastoral identity, emotional and spiritual maturity; ability to form meaningful pastoral relationships; familiarity with diverse conceptual frameworks in pastoral theology, behavioral and social sciences as they relate to pastoral functioning; have the ability to integrate knowledge, skill, theory and practice as one provides pastoral/spiritual care. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Kristin Baker, Hospital Recruiter at 800-288-7762 or 864-560-6331 or kbaker@srhs.com. You may also visit our website at www.srhs.com

Posting Date - 5/15/2008

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Posting Date - 5/01/2008

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Posting Date - 5/01/2008

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