Clinical Pastoral Educator, Resident

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinical Pastoral Educator, Resident at UT Southwestern, a renowned medical and research center with over 75 years of excellence. The role involves providing spiritual care and support to patients, guests, and staff, responding to emergencies, and participating in professional development. UT Southwestern offers a rewarding career with a culture of teamwork and professionalism, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• A completed ACPE application
• An admission interview with a qualified interviewer
• Graduation from high school/completion of GED or ordination by a religious/spiritual tradition or commission to function in spiritual care by an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree From a CHEA recognized program
• One (1) unit of ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) credit.

Responsibilities

• Responds for emergencies, traumas, deaths, code blues, end-of-life decisions, ethical conflicts, crisis, and disasters within 30 minutes of request.
• Assesses patient needs for spiritual support and provides necessary services and interventions.
• Assists with family conflicts and personal relationships for patients, guests and staff.
• Coordinates pre-surgery and surgery support to patients and guests and provides routine patient visitation.
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts, department logs, and hospital reporting systems.
• Communicates between department staff to ensure continuous service of patient needs.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings.
• Provides spiritual support resources appropriate to developmental, emotional and psychological needs of patients, guest and staff.
• Administers to sacramental needs of patients, guests and staff.
• Facilitates contacting patient's own clergy.
• Provides worship opportunities for patients, guests and staff.
• Serves as advocate and educational resource for spiritual and ethical concerns for patients, guest and staff.
• Participates in on-going professional development including supervision, spiritual direction, continuing education and retreats.
• Provides consultation service to staff on specific patient needs.
• Provides referral to outside resources for additional support and counseling in collaboration with social work, nursing, and /or other members of health care team.
• Provides education to staff on utilization of Spiritual Care, ethics, Advance Directives, and other needs as requested.
• Provides community education as requested.
• Networks with area religious congregations.
• Assists with training of new intern, supplemental, and volunteer chaplains.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Spiritual Care area.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the field of Spiritual Care by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and participating fully in the CPE educational process and integrating knowledge gained into current work practices.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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