Clinical Pastoral Education Manager - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role collaborates with the CPE Director in planning and implementing the content and daily schedule for each unit of education offered in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program to maintain a quality education program and continued accreditation. The position involves providing individual and group supervision to Chaplain Residents and Interns, writing thorough evaluations, and offering spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. The manager also works collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff in all aspects of the department.

Requirements

Master of Divinity or an equivalent degree
Participation in an accredited Supervisory CPE program leading to certification as a Supervisory Candidate or Certified Supervisor in ACPE
Certified Supervisory Candidate or ACPE Supervisor by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiar with Standards of NACC, ACPE, and APC.
Skilled in individual and group supervision.
Ability to share supervision and work responsibilities with the Director of CPE.
Ability to work with other health care professionals both in the facility and in the Outreach areas where Chaplain Interns receive their clinical experience.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
A warm personality, sensitive and compassionate to the spiritual and emotional needs of all.
Maintain a close relationship with the Catholic Diocese of Charleston and the Sisters of Bon Secours as well as other faith groups in the community of Charleston.
Ability to interact with board members, physicians, Outreach personnel, hospital staff, and visitors in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Frequent contact with Chaplain Residents and Interns in the CPE program, Pastoral Care staff, Director of CPE and patients.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CPE Director in planning and implementing the content and daily schedule for each unit of education offered in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program.
Provide individual and group supervision to Chaplain Residents and Interns in the CPE program.
Write thorough evaluations of each Resident and Intern under his/her supervision at the conclusion of each unit.
Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff.
Works collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff in all aspects of the department.