Interfaith Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency Program-Oregon State Hospital (6 positions)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

4d • $3,515 - $3,952 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 12-month Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency program at Oregon State Hospital (OSH), accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, Inc.). The program offers interfaith training in spiritual and pastoral care within a state-operated forensic psychiatric hospital. The residency runs from September 2026 to September 2027. Successful applicants will receive salary and benefits. This is a limited-duration program. The Oregon State Hospital does not charge tuition for units of CPE, and the cost for any educational supplies will be less than $100/unit. The program has been in existence since 1957, providing high-quality clinical education in spiritual care over the decades. The OSH operates campuses in Salem, Junction City and Pendleton to provide patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of or degree in-progress for graduate-level theological education or formal religious training (equivalents may be accepted)
• Official endorsement or sponsorship from a recognized religious or spiritual organization (where applicable)
• At least three (3) years of full-time experience as a religious leader in a formal setting (e.g., parish, temple, mosque, congregation, etc.) or relevant clinical/institutional experience
• Must complete the ACPE application form, available at www.acpe.edu.
• Must submit a completed ACPE application form with attached required essays, Resume/CV, and Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest via email to Rev. V. Ruth Schulenberg.
• Must complete OSH application in Workday.
• Must attach current resume to Workday application.
• Must submit a Cover Letter to Workday application.
• Must answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately in Workday.
• Must complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Must complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
• Must not use outside resources, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, during assessments or interviews unless explicitly approved.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in chaplaincy or clinical settings
• One unit of CPE
• Demonstrated capacity to support others from diverse spiritually-orienting systems with humility and respect, rather than judgment.
• Strong interpersonal, team, and communication skills
• Capacity for personal reflection, supervision, and growth
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback for improved ministerial functioning and professional growth
• Ability to function effectively in emotionally intense environments
• Cultural and religious literacy that allows for the support of patients without assumptions when engaging in the delivery of pastoral care, while refraining from proselytizing or imposing your own worldview
• Applicants from historically underrepresented religious or faith-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply (e.g., Muslim, Hindu, Pagan, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients, staff, and families while participating in structured education, theological reflection, and clinical supervision.
• Provide direct spiritual care to clients, families, and hospital staff, based on the patient’s personal belief system.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and consult with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Facilitate Treatment Mall spiritual care groups and interfaith/interreligious services.
• Collaborate with staff chaplains, clinicians, and outside religious leaders.
• Participate in weekly CPE group learning, individual supervision, and feedback.
• Complete all educational requirements for each ACPE unit during the residency.
• Contribute to the mission of providing hope, safety, and support in recovery by providing interfaith pastoral services aligned with the belief system of each individual patient.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level