Director, Spiritual Care and CPE Program
About The Position
The Director of Spiritual Care and CPE Program provides strategic, clinical, educational, operational, and administrative leadership for the health system’s spiritual care services, including chaplaincy operations and the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) residency program. This role is responsible for developing and advancing spiritual care strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, clinical priorities, and professional standards. The Director oversees chaplain team performance, CPE program accreditation, and compliance through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), and the continued growth and effectiveness of spiritual care services across the health system. The Director collaborates with executive leaders, clinical teams, and community partners to integrate spiritual care into the patient experience and support the emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients, families, and caregivers. This role provides leadership for chaplain development, residency education, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting the value of spiritual care within the healthcare community and broader public.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Divinity, Religion, Theology, or related discipline from an accredited institution required
- Ordination or commissioned to function by an appropriate religious authority required
- Completion of a minimum of four (4) units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare chaplaincy or spiritual care required
- At least three (3) years in a leadership role with responsibility for staff, operations, and program management required
- ACPE - Certified Educator through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education required
- Current board certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Spiritual Care Association (SCA), or another nationally recognized certifying body required
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic, clinical, educational, operational, and administrative leadership for the health system’s spiritual care services, including chaplaincy operations and the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) residency program.
- Develops and advances spiritual care strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, clinical priorities, and professional standards.
- Oversees chaplain team performance, CPE program accreditation, and compliance through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
- Ensures the continued growth and effectiveness of spiritual care services across the health system.
- Collaborates with executive leaders, clinical teams, and community partners to integrate spiritual care into the patient experience.
- Supports the emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients, families, and caregivers.
- Provides leadership for chaplain development, residency education, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promotes the value of spiritual care within the healthcare community and broader public.
Benefits
- Progressive sign-on incentive
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Eligible for annual incentive program
- Community University leadership training courses
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time accrues from Day 1 at the maximum allowable accrual rate
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
