ACPE Career Opportunities

Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw, MI – ACPE Supervisor or Associate Supervisor Needed
Does it feel like you’ve been neglecting your pastoral care roots? Want an opportunity to serve a trauma hospital and its regional community as both an educator and chaplain? Then consider joining Covenant HealthCare’s Department of Pastoral Care in Saginaw, MI—where all 3 staff chaplains are former educators and the director has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. Participate in our integrated approach to pastoral care and education, in which all members of the department are seen as teachers, students, and caregivers. Check us out at www.covenantpastoralcare.com and then contact Kathy Bonn at 989.573.6037 or KBonn@chs-mi.com if you’d like to consider joining our team!

MANAGER OF SPIRITUAL CARE AND CPE
The University of Chicago Medicine
Selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Hospitals, the University of Chicago Medicine ranks second out of 46 Chicago-area hospitals. Due to continued expansion and growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Spiritual Care and CPE.
Manager of Spiritual Care and CPE
Managing and supervising the spiritual care staff, this professional will assist our director in the day-to-day function of the department. Responsibilities include scheduling, quality assurance, problem-solving, recruitment, evaluation of staff competency and performance, and budget management. In addition, this individual will manage the activities of the clinical pastoral education (CPE) program.
Credentials
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.
* M.Div. from an accredited graduate school of theology or seminary, or equivalent.
* Three or more years of related experience as a healthcare chaplain, including two or more years in a related supervisory capacity.
* Ordination and maintenance of good standing in the religious body endorsing your ministry credentials.
* Current registration as a board-certified chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or equivalent.
* Status as a clinical pastoral education supervisor, as defined by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Learn more about this position and apply at www.uchospitals.edu. EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance-abuse testing.

SPIRITUAL CARE DIRECTOR
Envisioning a rewarding career in a mission-driven organization? Discover an outstanding place to work: Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage.
Join a dynamic team in serving the healthcare needs of the Portage area! We are currently seeking a full time Spiritual Care Director to join our leadership team. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all activities related to meeting the spiritual needs of patients, residents, and their families. Requirements include a degree from a Seminary or Pastoral program, along with certification from a recognized chaplain board, preferably from the NACC or APC. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years related experience, including management experience. Divine Savior Healthcare is an organization dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment. We have been serving the healthcare needs of Portage and the surrounding communities since 1917.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, or to apply on-line, visit our website at: WWW.DSHEALTHCARE.COM. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior

Director, Spiritual Care & Pastoral Education
Job ID: 431635
Opened: 04/05/2012
Business Unit: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Cost Center: Spiritual Care
Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Union Position: N
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services, is seeking a Director for Spiritual Care and Pastoral Education who will administer spiritual care services at Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Minneapolis, MN) and oversee spiritual care at three other Allina Twin Cities hospitals. The Director will create a collaborative work environment that attracts and retains highly qualified spiritual staff and lead the Allina Clinical Pastoral Education Center to ensure high quality CPE and continued ACPE accreditation. The Director will also supervise CPE intern and residency programs of clinical pastoral education at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Requirements: Baccalaureate and Master of Divinity Degrees. Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. 5-7 years of health care ministry manager experience. 3 years pastoral experience in parish and/or health care. 3 years of clinical pastoral education supervision. 3 years preferred of Ethics Committee experience. EEO/AA
Apply Here: http://www.click2apply.net/3q7yk7j

www.essentiahealth.org/employment.html or Esa Ojala or John Gibbs

C.P.E. Program Manager
Did you know that St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas is in the largest medical center in the world? It’s and exciting place to work!
St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, a ministry of the Diocese of Texas, is seeking a C.P.E. Supervisor to manage our program and to join the work of the department on the staff. The successful candidate will join other, supervisors, residents, and staff chaplains; in a well established program with rich tradition as a ministry of the diocese. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: a Master’s of Divinity from an accredited seminary; board certified by the APC; and five or more years experience in a culturally diverse teaching hospital setting and be a full supervisor with ACPE. If you are interested in contributing to a dynamic pastoral care department with opportunities to serve in a church-owned, faith-based health system, you are invited to submit your resume. Competitive salary and benefit package. For more information, please visit our website at www.sleh.com. Contact The Rev. Gary H. Jones, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, P.O. Box 20269, MC 4-184, Houston, TX 77225-0269. Phone 832-355-3258. Email: gjones4@sleh.com

Clinical Pastoral Education Associate Supervisor and Staff Chaplain
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas offers a full range of advanced health services to the Waco region.
In this dual role, you will be responsible for:
*As a CPE Associate Supervisor: recruiting, screening, interviewing, selecting, orienting, teaching, supervising and evaluating CPE Interns. Lead orientation and didactics and verbatim for CPE Residents. Administrative functions related to the CPE program. Potential for program development and assignment of other functions. Reports to Senior Chaplain
*As a Staff Chaplain: working with our staff chaplains in providing spiritual care to patients, families and staff, and in this role assessing the spiritual/religious/emotional needs of individuals and developing care plans for addressing those needs either directly or indirectly.
*Excellent people skills
*Must be a team player
If you possess the following qualifications, please apply immediately:
*ACPE Associate Supervisor
*Minimum of a Master’s degree in related field
*Supervision experience in an accredited CPE program
*Two Years Chaplaincy experience in a medical setting
*Experience working with a diverse student group and a diverse patient population
*Experience working as part of a patient’s care team
*On-call shifts as needed
*Knowledge of major faith groups, pastoral theology, dynamics of loss and grief, and crisis theory and intervention is necessary
*Board Certified Chaplain with APC, NACC or NAJC
*Experience and comfort with use of technology
*Great organization skills
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Partnered with Scott & White Healthcare, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712. www.hillcrest.net 254-202-3557

Northwest Bible Church in Dallas, TX is searching for a Care Minister who will be responsible for the organizational oversight and the relational shepherding of the entire area of the care ministry and ensuring the development and maintenance of this area are consistent with the vision of the church. For more information visit http://northwestbible.org/jobs or to apply for this position email a cover letter and resume to mmachemehl@northwestbible.org.

Franciscan Health System – Tacoma, WA: Seeking a CPE Supervisor or Associate (full time). FHS is a well-functioning healthcare system that values Mission and Spiritual Care, including Clinical Pastoral Education. Five hospitals, a large inpatient/outpatient hospice, and medical clinics make up FHS. In addition, interns are placed in Homeless Adult Services settings within walking distance of St. Joseph Medical Center, the largest of the facilities. The CPE department works closely and collaboratively with the interfaith staff chaplains. The selected Supervisor will join the CPE Manager, Garrett Starmer, and the two CPE Supervisory Candidates in offering CPE. Please contact: garrettstarmer@fhshealth.org, 253 426-6735.

Our acts of kindness are anything but random.
The passionate desire to improve human life is at the core of all of our achievements at UCLA Health System. In the U.S.News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” Honor Roll, we have ranked as the best hospital in the western United States for 22 consecutive years. This level of consistency couldn’t be achieved without a team that truly cares. We invite you to join us, and deliver acts of kindness every day.
ACPE Supervisor and Manager of Spiritual Care Services
In this position, you’ll be responsible for the development, management and administration of the Spiritual Care Department, as well as the supervision of students in our ACPE accredited Clinical Pastoral Education programs at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. You’ll manage departmental personnel and budgets to ensure the cost-effective delivery of exceptional program services. And when issues of a spiritual or ethical nature arise, you’ll be there for guidance and support. To qualify, you must be an experienced, certified ACPE Supervisor or Associate Supervisor with an M.Div. or an equivalent graduate theological degree. Ordination and endorsement by a faith group is also required.
THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING
As a valued full-time member of our staff, you’ll enjoy outstanding benefits, including health, dental and vision plans that begin on your first day and a retirement plan that is one of the best in the nation. You will also receive 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days beginning your first year. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
For more information, please apply online at http://hr.healthcare.ucla.edu and reference Job Code H61552 or contact Robin Clayton at RClayton@mednet.ucla.edu. EOE

Director, Center for Spiritual Care
Rooted in our humble beginnings more than 80 years ago, Saint Agnes Medical Center’s mission to heal Body, Mind and Spirit remains a constant. Growing from the original 75-bed hospital in downtown Fresno, we’ve evolved into a 436-bed state-of-the-art Medical Center campus, bringing together the most advanced equipment and facilities. No matter the challenge, the Saint Agnes team will continue to pursue advances in medical technologies and treatments to accomplish our goal of building a healthier community. If you believe in the mission and dedication Saint Agnes stands for, and are interested in enhancing your talents, then this is the place for you! The support the healing mission of Saint Agnes Medical Center, we are currently seeking an individual to take responsibility for the leadership and coordination of the Center for Spiritual Care. We’ll rely on you to ensure the timely delivery of supportive spiritual and emotional services to patients, their families and the members of the community. This key position requires a Master’s degree in Ministry, Theology or equivalent and 3-5 years of managerial experience. The proven ability to stay current in professional knowledge of medical and moral theology and ethics as well as maintain personal development and spirituality is essential. Preferred candidates will be Catholic and certified by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. The dedication and talent of our superior staff has earned us the Consumer Choice Award for the sixteenth consecutive year. Contact us today and learn more about our amazing work environment and close-knit cosmopolitan California community that's just 90 minutes from the beautiful Yosemite Valley. For immediate consideration, please call Terry Foushee at (559) 450-3448. You may also email your resume to Terry at Terry.Foushee@samc.com or apply online at www.samc.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and a proud member of Trinity Health.

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Listings by Region - May 15, 2012