Chaplain/Certified Educator Candidate

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chaplain/Certified Educator Candidate recruits excellent students to participate in all levels of Clinical Pastoral Education. While the CEC is completing their own educational program, they conduct didactics, IPR, Individual supervision, verbatim seminars and writes evaluations for CPE students as assigned. Assist with administrative functions related to the CPE program. Follows the Standards of ACPE and makes sure the educational program meets Accreditation Standards. Creatively networks throughout the hospital system to promote and advance new CPE Programs.

Requirements

ACPE Certification as a Certified Educator Candidate at any level
M. Div. or equivalent
Five years Chaplaincy experience in a medical setting
Ordination or commissioning by recognized faith group
Ecclesiastical endorsement from recognized faith group or denomination
Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience
Member of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education - Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Default Issuing Body
Master's Degree
Acts Decisively
Builds Relationships
Computer Literacy
Leads Others
Working Independently

Nice To Haves

Board Certification from APC, NACC, NAJC preferred
Master's Degree-Divinity

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and instruction of Clinical Pastoral Education students as assigned.
In conjunction with the Sr. Director, develop and evaluate CPE curriculum that provides high quality educational opportunities for students and excellent spiritual care for patients, families and staff.
Provides spiritual support for patients, families, and staff as part of Chaplain duties.
Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate.
Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conference, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission.
Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.