ACPE Certified Educator, Spiritual Care

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$70,990 - $103,230•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Educator collaborates with staff, other ACPE Certified Educators, and Staff Chaplains to administer, develop, and evaluate all aspects of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs. The role also provides direct spiritual care and consultation as needed and shares in leadership of the Spiritual Care department. This onsite position is based at 265 Charles Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Patient care is required.

Requirements

Graduate Diploma in Religious Studies required; a Master’s Degree in Divinity is preferred. Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
Board Certified Chaplain credential (BCC [BCCI]) from the Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc. required.
ACPE Educator credential from the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education required.
Three to five years of experience in hospital spiritual care required, preferably in a large teaching hospital.
Three to five years of experience as an ACPE Certified Educator required, preferably in a large teaching hospital.
Three to five years of endorsements for hospital chaplaincy and CPE supervision from the ecclesiastical body required.
Program development and organizational skills.
Ability to manage and supervise staff and volunteers.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other health professionals to provide holistic patient treatment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members, patients, and significant others.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques to address complaints or concerns.
Competence in ministry to the sick and to people from diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to relate theology and behavioral sciences to spiritual care ministry.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Divinity.
Hospital spiritual care experience in a large teaching hospital.
Experience as an ACPE Certified Educator in a large teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

Share leadership of the Spiritual Care department and collaborate with other departments regarding Spiritual Care Services and CPE students.
Plan and coordinate CPE units, including orientation of new students, and supervise the Clinical Pastoral Education program.
Administer CPE program requirements, including updating policies and procedures to meet ACPE standards.
Serve as a member of the multifaith chaplaincy team, maintain close working relationships within the department, and participate in staff meetings and activities.
Be available on short notice for emergencies and on-call department needs.
Follow chaplaincy professional standards and ethics, as well as departmental and hospital policies and procedures; create and implement new departmental and CPE policies as needed.
Provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions and ages as needed.
Share in planning and leading multifaith worship and programs connecting the department with the hospital community.
Participate in continuing education and local and national ACPE events to develop skills and stay current in spiritual care and clinical pastoral education.