Clinical Pastoral Edu Intern Fall 2026

Baylor Scott & White Health • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pastoral Edu Intern offers spiritual and emotional support to Baylor Scott & White Health patients, families, and staff. This is done under the supervision of an ACPE Certified Educator. The CPE Internship can be a ten-week full-time program or a part-time program lasting up to twenty-six weeks. The program is accredited by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education and follows Baylor Scott & White Health policies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the methods and methods of spiritual care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Relational and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to counsel people during periods of stress.
• Ability to be inclusive and respectful of people who represent differences in faith, race, culture and sexual orientation.
• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Nice To Haves

• Enroll in or complete a Master's degree in theology or a related field at an accredited institution preferred.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills CPE requirements as designated in the ACPE Standards and the specific CPE Curriculum outlined in the Baylor Scott & White Health CPE System Student Handbook.
• Gains knowledge and experience through various educational and clinical assignments.
• A professional chaplain serves as a "Mentor" in the intern's spiritual care within interdisciplinary teams.
• Completes EPIC training and properly documents spiritual care and pastoral assessments and care within the EPIC templates.
• Receives assignments through a supervisor and works on their own under limited supervision to complete projects and tasks as assigned.
• Attend and participate in all CPE seminars and supervision weekly. This fulfills ACPE Level I Learning Goals and Outcomes.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED