ACPE Career Opportunities

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Boston MA; ACPE Supervisor or Associate Supervisor : BIDMC is a 621 bed Level 1 Trauma Center and Harvard University teaching hospital in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston. The CPE Supervisor is responsible for the administration, curriculum development, supervision and all aspects of the CPE Program. Represents the hospital at seminaries and theological schools throughout the Boston area. The Supervisor will be a key part of the Pastoral Care & Education Department, working with the Director and a team of highly trained, skilled and compassionate chaplains. Qualifications: Educational : A graduate degree in theology, preferably a Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary or university. Ecclesiastical: Endorsements for hospital chaplaincy and for CPE supervisor from the ecclesiastical body to which she/he belongs. Certification: Certification as a Chaplain by ACP, NACC, CAPPE, and maintains such certification. Certification as CPE Supervisor by ACPE and maintains such certification. Experience : At least 3 years' experience in hospital Chaplaincy, preferably in a large academic medical center. Skills: Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and written. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Bi-lingual, especially Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus. Apply online at www.bidmccareers.com, requisition # 10-0833, or email jdunbar1@bidmc.harvard.edu for more information.

Yale New Haven Hospital, CT - CPE Coordinator
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate emotional and spiritual maturity sufficient for crisis setting. They will also demonstrate skills in pastoral care, clinical pastoral educational and organizational administration.
Job Requirements:

For the complete job description and requirements, qualified candidates please visit our website at www.ynhhcareers.com to apply online. Job Number: 27860. EOE.

Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, New York – CPE Supervisor to conduct CPE programs for Level I / II and Supervisory students. The supervisor collaborates with the Director of CPE in management and supervision of the Clinical Pastoral Education Program in all its aspects. Sisters Hospital CPE program offers student placements throughout the Catholic Health System in Buffalo, New York. Catholic Health offers health care services across the continuum: acute hospitals, long term care- assisted living facilities, primary clinics and home care. The CPE Center also offers a Community Based Program with placement sites including prisons, refugee centers, homeless shelters, etc. Qualifications : Full NACC /ACPE Supervisor certification, Board Certified Chaplain, endorsement by faith group required. 3-5 years experience in CPE supervision, program design and administration preferred. Please send resume to: Janet Bielmann, RSM, Sisters of Charity Hospital, 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214. 716-862-1323. jbielman@chsbuffalo.org

Danbury Hospital , an affiliate of Danbury Health Systems, Inc., is a 371-bed not-for-profit regional medical center and university teaching hospital, and the primary provider of healthcare for 350,000 residents of Western Connecticut and nearby New York State. We are also proud member of Planetree, a collaborative community of p atient-centered organizations facilitating efforts to create patient centered care in healing environments. Director of Pastoral Care. Full time. You will direct, manage and provide pastoral care and education for the hospital. You will promote ministries of spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and hospital staff as well as interfaith services to the clergy and faith communities of the area. This position requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience. In addition to being ordained and having ecclesiastical endorsement, the candidate must be a Clinical-Pastoral Supervisor, certified by ACPE and have specialized knowledge of pastoral care in a hospital setting. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Please apply online at www.danburyhospital.org or call 203-739-7330. EOE.

Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA. Department: Spiritual Care – SS (74611) – Full-time. The Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is seeking an ACPE Supervisor who will oversee and grow a longstanding and successful accredited CPE program at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center with additional student placement at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in adjacent Norfolk, VA. The Supervisor is responsible for recruitment, direct student teaching and supervision, program administration, development, accreditation and evaluation. The Supervisor will collaborate with the Spiritual Care Manager in fulfilling the responsibility for the development and continuum of spiritual care aimed at meeting the goals and objectives of the department and institution. Maryview's CPE program has a 25 plus year history as a fully developed and integrated program of spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in this 346-bed acute care hospital, which includes a 54-bed Behavioral Medicine Center. Spiritual care is provided 24/7 by staff and student chaplains supporting the mission of providing quality spiritual and holistic care to our patients, families and staff. The CPE program also serves to improve spiritual care in the community by providing quality education to a religiously and ethnically diverse mix of students including local clergy. The successful candidate will hold a Masters Degree in theology, psychology, education or related field, be a fully certified ACPE Supervisor with a minimum of five years experience in the role, ordination or its equivalent, five years pastoral experience in a hospital setting, and APC or NACC Certified. Initial application is found at http://www.bshsihr.com/ .

Pastor Of Congregational Care & Counseling. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church ( www.gsumc.org ), a modern, multicultural congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina with an average weekly attendance of 1600, seeks candidates for Pastor Of Congregational Care & Counseling . The ideal candidate will: 1) have life-shaping relationship with Jesus Christ; 2) have received ordination in a recognized Christian denomination; 3) have earned a Master's degree in theology/ministry with an preferred emphasis in counseling; 4) three years or more experience in a parish or clinical setting; 5) preferred experience with Clinical Pastoral Education; 6) affirm Good Shepherd's Statement of Faith ( http://www.gsumc.org/558483.ihtml ). Interested candidates should send resume to Brad Brasel, Director Of Resource Management, at bradbrasel@gsumc.org .

Faculty in Pastoral Theology and Congregational Care - Wesley Theological Seminary seeks to fill a tenure track position in Pastoral Theology and Congregational Care. Teaching duties include core introductory and elective courses in pastoral theology, care and counseling. Candidates should be skilled in contextual, intercultural and interfaith approaches to care. Candidates should demonstrate a history of engagement in the local church and a commitment to the formation of pastoral ministers. Qualifications include: Ph.D./Th.D. (advanced doctoral candidates will be considered); M.Div. or equivalent degree preferred. Rank: open with junior or mid-career preferred. Wesley is an EEO/AA employer. Ethnic minority candidates encouraged to apply. Position begins July 1, 2011. Interested candidates should contact Dean Amy G. Oden at pastoralcaresearch@wesleyseminary.edu or 4500 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016. Applications must consist of all graduate transcripts, three reference letters, a complete vita, and a cover letter stating interest and qualifications for the position. For more information on Wesley please visit: www.wesleyseminary.edu .

Florida Hospital is currently accepting applications for the position of CPE Supervisor . This position offers applicants the opportunity to join a faculty that:
Is diverse in denomination, culture and gender; Has more than 100 years of combined experience in CPE Supervision; Works collaboratively with one another through regular faculty meetings; Collaborates with other center supervisors and supervisory students in the sub-region at twice monthly meetings; Collaborates with other center supervisors and supervisory students in Florida at twice yearly consortium meetings; Has experience in both national and regional ACPE service.
This supervisor will be:
ACPE, Inc. certified as an Associate or CPE Supervisor; Experienced with a diverse student population at both Level 1 and Level 2 CPE; Eager to become a part of a growing, dynamic and diverse CPE program; Creative in approach to supervision and learning; Bilingual (English-Spanish) is a plus. Florida Hospital is a division of Adventist Health System, and is one of the busiest hospital systems in the US. Florida Hospital-Orlando and its seven related campuses house cardiac, orthopedics, pediatrics, organ transplantation, stroke, and oncology specialties. We are a designated teaching hospital with medical residencies in general surgery, family practice, internal medicine, non-invasive surgery and orthopedics. As a CPE Supervisor at Florida Hospital you will enjoy the opportunity to supervise culturally diverse student groups at a variety of clinical sites with the collaboration of an experienced and diverse faculty. Florida Hospital CPE is accredited in Level 1, Level 2 and Supervisory CPE. In addition you will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits program. Central Florida has a growing and diverse population. Orlando, known for the fun of theme parks, is only an hour from the beaches. Central Florida is also increasingly becoming known as a medical destination with the development of nationally recognized medical research facilities. For consideration, please contact: cperegistrar@flhosp.org; fax: 407-303-5243. Visit our website: www.pastoraleducation.org or www.floridahospital.com.

Advocate Health, Illinois - Requisition #: 25006-27366. Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education. Qualifications: Master of Divinity or equivalent master's degree in theology, 1 year of supervisory experience following Associate certification, 3 yrs. pastoral experience with two years experience as chaplain in health care setting, demonstrated ability as pastoral educator, excellent program development and coordination skills, ACPE certified Associate Supervisor making steady progress toward CPE Supervisor certification. Job Description: To supervise and provide for the education of community clergy, religious, seminarians, and others through CPE educational programs; to provide pastoral care and counseling to patients, relatives, staff, and community persons through the Department of Mission and Spiritual Care; and to under gird each of these endeavors with a faith-based, wholistic approach to the care of persons. This position will be supported with Foundation Funds, thereby making it a time-limited position of three years. Email resumes to OBSC-MgtSelect@advocatehealth.com - please include “Req. # 25006-27366” in your subject line.

MacNeal Hospital , a fully accredited teaching hospital located just minutes from downtown Chicago and steps away from the Metra train stop, has the following opportunity available: DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE & EDUCATION. The Director is responsible for the administration of the hospital Pastoral Care and Education Program, which includes provision of patient pastoral care services, promotion of community relations (with an emphasis on area clergy) and the coordination of the Clinical Pastoral Care Intern Program. Provides counsel, comfort and spiritual support for patients and their families, encourages patients' reliance on spiritual needs in the hospital medical personnel and provides pastoral care consultations to treatment staff as requested. Provides the organization with religious worship services and sacraments.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree and completion of 3 years of seminary service with 1 year of clinical pastoral education
• Ordination as a minister, with good standing in the respective religious community
• 5 years of related work experience composed of 3 years of parish ministry and 2 years in a chaplaincy position
• Certification by either the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Catholic Chaplains Association or the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
• Certification as an Associate Chaplain Supervisor or Chaplain Supervisor with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Organizational ability to coordinate a variety of pastoral care and volunteer and student activities throughout the hospital
• Communication skills necessary to conduct liturgical services, counsel patients and families and interact with hospital personnel
• Interpersonal skills needed to work with distressed and anxious patients and families
• Analytical ability to assess patients spiritual needs and sense of well-being, evaluate the effectiveness of the Pastoral Care Program and develop the proper approaches to patient and program problems
• Empathy for the problems experiences by patients and families; and a commitment to help the distressed
We offer an excellent work environment and generous compensation packages. To find out more about our opportunities and to apply online, please visit: www.macneal.com. Interested candidates may also fax resumes to: (708) 783-3346 or email to: kim@macneal.com . Caring for Generations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Gundersen Lutheran Health System Pastoral Care Department is looking for a staff chaplain to serve the hospital in the evenings (3 pm-11:30 pm) providing care on the ICU, CCU, inpatient hospice unit and the Trauma Emergency Center. The pastoral care department is staffed with 4 Staff Chaplains, 2 full-time office assistants, 2 ACPE Supervisors, 4 Affiliate Chaplains, 6 Full-Time CPE Residents (1 position is a Supervisory Education Student), 6 CPE Summer Interns, and 6-7 CPE Extended Unit students. The primary responsibilities for this position will include spiritual care of patients, families and staff; interdisciplinary team focus; grief support groups; and supporting and orienting CPE students who will be carrying the on-call pager overnight; occasional overnight on-call coverage. La Crosse, Wisconsin, nestled between towering bluffs, is located where the Mississippi, La Crosse, and Black Rivers merge. The area was untouched by glaciers, leaving many hills and valleys. The metropolitan area offers exceptional year round opportunities for recreational activities. The area also offers outstanding public and private schools, low crime rates, and cultural activities. Requirements for the position include: APC, NACC or NAJC certified or certification eligible, commitment to interdisciplinary and departmental teamwork, proven chaplaincy skills that are patient, family and staff centered, and an ability to teach and model pastoral care with our CPE students. For more information about our department, please visit our web site at http://www.gundluth.org/pastoral or apply at www.gundluth.org/careers

Chaplain Supervisor. The Harris Methodist Health System CPE Center is part of Texas Health Resources , one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the US. The HMHS CPE Center conducts Level I, Level II and Supervisory programs of CPE. Programs are offered through first and second year residencies, summer internships and part-time extended units. While CPE programs are based at Texas Health Harris Fort Worth, residents and interns are placed at other Texas Health Resource entities within the Fort Worth area. We are committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Texas Health Resources is currently seeking a Chaplain Supervisor (Job ID# 24959) to join its Harris Methodist Health System CPE Center faculty. Qualifications: - Masters of Divinity; - 5 years as CPE Supervisor and Chaplain preferred; - Ordained and endorsed by ecclesial authorities as appropriate; certified supervisor or associate supervisor by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. To view this opportunity for a complete description or to directly apply: http://bit.ly/ciYznw. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center – Phoenix, AZ; ACPE Supervisor or Associate Supervisor: BTMC is currently a 513 bed facility serving the northwest valley for over 25 years. The CPE program is a satellite of Banner Good Samaritan Medical center, which is accredited for Level I-II and Supervisory Education. BTMC offers two extended units and a full-time summer unit per year. The ACPE Supervisor will join a CPE staff that includes Director and 6 Staff Chaplains. Primary Duties : The full time 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. APC/NACC/NAJC Board certification as Chaplain is also preferred. Salary and benefits are largely competitive; the Southwest desert is attractive for its environmental beauty, warm weather and relaxed lifestyle. For more information please call Rev. Greg Olson at 602-865-5807. Please apply online at www.Bannerhealth.com. Job # 79249

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Berkeley/Oakland, CA - ACPE SUPERVISOR. The Department of Chaplaincy Services is seeking a highly motivated and energetic ACPE Supervisor to join our team. An affiliate with Sutter Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) is a not-for-profit medical center in both Oakland and Berkeley, California. Our Centers of Excellence include Cardiovascular Services, Women and Infants Care, Behavioral Health Services, Oncology, and Orthopedics. ABSMC has two Emergency Departments, Acute Rehabilitation, Stroke Care, Substance Abuse treatment, and a full array of the most advanced specialty services. Licensed for 1000 beds, the three main campuses (Alta Bates, Summit, and Herrick) reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and the medical center addresses a variety of community health issues and concerns. The Chaplaincy Services Department and ACPE program are well established and integrated throughout the medical center. The ACPE program is accredited for Level I-II and Supervisory Education. ABSMC offers a residency program, summer internship, and occasional extended units. The ACPE Supervisor will join a team that includes a Director/ACPE Supervisor, seven Staff Chaplains, a Supervisory Candidate, and seven CPE residents. We are seeking an ACPE Supervisor with strong theoretical competence, exceptional pastoral skills, innovative curriculum development and experience with ACPE Accreditation Standards compliance. The candidate will work well with a team of staff chaplains and CPE students representing diverse faith traditions and cultures. Primary Duties: The full time ACPE 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. APC/NACC/NAJC Board certification as Chaplain also preferred. Position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please send letter of application and résumé to the Rev. Carrie Buckner, Director of Chaplaincy Services, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705. Applications and inquiries may also be sent via email to: bucknec2@sutterhealth.org . You may visit our website at www.altabatessummit.org/patientsandvisitors/spiritual.html

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