Clinical Pastoral Educator

Brown Medicine•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$71,136 - $117,354•Onsite

About The Position

The ACPE-certified Clinical Pastoral Educator is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating Clinical Pastoral Education programs in an accredited healthcare setting. The role provides educational leadership, supervision, and mentorship to CPE students and residents while supporting holistic, patient-centered care. The educator integrates theological reflection, clinical practice, and educational theory to foster learners’ professional and spiritual development. The position also provides direct pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, including in complex or high-acuity situations. The educator collaborates with healthcare providers, educators, administrative staff, and departmental leaders, and supports institutional initiatives related to education, wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position is based at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, and works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Board Certified Chaplain (for example, APC, NACC, ACPE, or equivalent), or eligible for certification.
Certified CPE Educator or Associate Certified CPE Educator through ACPE, or able to obtain certification within a defined timeframe.
Ecclesiastical endorsement or faith-group authorization appropriate to chaplaincy practice.
Three to five years of clinical chaplaincy experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of clinical pastoral education theory, adult learning principles, and supervisory models.
Ability to manage all aspects of the CPE program and ensure compliance with ACPE accreditation requirements.
Ability to serve as a member of a multifaith chaplaincy team.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
Ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious, and spiritual backgrounds.
Skills in evaluation, documentation, and educational program development.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising or teaching adult learners in clinical or educational settings.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate accredited CPE programs in compliance with ACPE standards.
Facilitate instruction, seminars, and group learning about pastoral care, spiritual assessment, ethics, grief, trauma, and professional formation.
Develop curricula, learning objectives, and evaluation tools for CPE units and educational programs.
Provide individual and group supervision to CPE students and residents, including clinical supervision, verbatim review, and theological reflection.
Assess learners’ performance and progress and provide timely feedback and formal evaluations.
Support learners’ personal, professional, and spiritual development in a clinical environment.
Provide direct pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, particularly in complex or high-acuity situations.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, ethics consultations, and care conferences as appropriate.
Model professional chaplaincy practice and ethical conduct.
Maintain compliance with ACPE standards, policies, and procedures, including program self-identification, registration of student units, final evaluations, and site-visit requirements.
Maintain accurate program portfolios, documentation, student records, and accreditation materials.
Participate in accreditation reviews, self-studies, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with departmental leadership on program planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
Work with healthcare providers, educators, and administrative staff to integrate spiritual care education into the clinical environment.
Contribute to departmental meetings, committees, and institutional initiatives related to education, wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise CPE students, residents, and chaplain interns in their spiritual care to patients and staff.
Coordinate students’ clinical experiences with Spiritual Care department staff and leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned.