ACPE Career Opportunities

Deaconess Hospital, Evanville, IN - CLINICAL EDUCATOR / RELIGIOUS LIFE
We are seeking a Clinical Educator to participate in the planning and development of a well-established ACPE program. Will also be involved in supervising CPE students in a variety of formats, providing pastoral services to patients, families and staff and participating in the development of all phases of the department's ministry. Requires certification as a Supervisor or Associate Supervisor by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, certification (or eligible) by the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, ordination and faith group endorsement. The Clinical Pastoral Education program, which has served the Tri-state area for over thirty-five years, includes single-unit offerings for seminarians, lay persons, members of religious orders and ordained clergy in addition to five twelve-month residency positions. The program is accredited for Level I and II and supervisory CPE. We currently offer 4, year-long and 1, supervisory residents. Deaconess, a Christian based not-for-profit teaching hospital has 4300 dedicated employees serving our community within a growing five-hospital system. Evansville, a historic river town offers a wide array of civic and cultural educational opportunities. Check out what Deaconess and Evansville has to offer. Please apply at www.deaconess.com or contact Bob Scheller in Human Resources. Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary St., Evanville, IN 47747. 812-450-2362. bob_scheller@deaconess.com

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.

Altru Health System, Grand Forks, North Dakota Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor –

Altru Health System – an ACPE accredited center – is looking for a full-time Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE-CPE) Supervisor. The supervisor will plan and manage our CPE program and join with an ecumenical team of seven chaplains with clinical responsibilities in our system. This past year we successfully completed our 10 – year accreditation review with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education with the Commission voting as follows:

Grant continued Accredited Membership to offer programs of CPE and to add programs of Supervisory CPE without notations.

Altru Health System is located in the progressive community of Grand Forks, ND, and serves the regions of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Our facilities include a 232-bed acute care hospital and a 34-bed rehabilitation center. Altru is committed to achieving Organizational Excellence and expects each employee to actively participate in the achievement of the departmental goals associated with the 5 Pillars of Excellence – Service, Quality, People, Finance and Growth. Interested applicants must be certified as a supervisor or associate. Exceptions may be made to applicants currently enrolled in an ACPE Supervisory Education program. For further information or to apply, log onto or email hr@altru.org. EOE

St Luke's Regional Medical Center Sioux City, Iowa is offering a full time CPE Supervisor position. This position will deliver Level I and II CPE training at St Luke's Regional Medical an acute care based program and in conjunction with the Ecumenical Institute of Cherokee, Iowa a community-based CPE program. St Luke's and the Ecumenical Institute are two long-established ACPE centers serving NW Iowa and adjacent areas in Nebraska and South Dakota. The CPE Supervisor is responsible for primary CPE supervision, curriculum development, and overall program oversight. The goal is to have three extended units per year (1 community based and 2 acute care based) and one summer unit per year with clinical rotation between two hospitals for the acute care units.
Qualifications: Ordination or advanced theological training required. Master degree in theology or related field preferred. Full or Associate Supervisor credential from the ACPE 3-5 years experience as an institutional chaplain required, including 3 years in an acute care setting. 3-5 years experience as a certified or associate CPE supervisor desired. Life experience and/or pastoral care experience in a rural community setting desired. Apply online at www.stlukes.org and/or email resume to HillLL@stlukes.org . Contact: Laura Hill, Employment Coordinator, Phone 800-528-9927. Fax 712-279-3368. EOE

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Listings by Region - December 15, 2008