Pastoral Care & CPE Manager | Pastoral Services | Full-time | Days

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

36d

About The Position

The Manager of Pastoral Care and Education manages the Pastoral Services Department and oversees the institution’s pastoral care program for patients and residents, their loved ones, and, as appropriate, staff of all faith traditions. The role oversees Clinical Pastoral Education and spiritual care training for Chaplain Interns and Community Clergy volunteers, as appropriate for the institution, and serves on the Clinical Bioethics Service.

The manager provides pastoral, spiritual, and cultural education to College of Medicine students in designated learning tracks; communicates and serves as a liaison with the religious community; administers the Pastoral Care Department; and participates in the institution’s management structure. Pastoral services are performed throughout UF Health and the community. The position reports to the Vice President of Revenue Cycle.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited program.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) theological seminary Divinity School, or an equivalent school of theology within a distinct religious/cultural tradition.
• Be an ordained minister with an endorsement from an APC-recognized religious denomination.
• Be board certified, or eligible to become certified, and in good standing with one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC); National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC); Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training & Spiritual Care Association (ICPT/SCA); or Council on Ministry in Specialized Settings (COMISS).
• Have completed 4 units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Nice To Haves

• Five years of chaplain experience in a health care institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pastoral Services Department.
• Oversee and ensure the complete program of pastoral care for patients/residents, their loved ones, and, as appropriate, staff of all faith traditions.
• Oversee and ensure the provision of Clinical Pastoral Education and spiritual care training to Chaplain Interns and Community Clergy volunteers, as appropriate for the institution.
• Serve on the Clinical Bioethics Service.
• Provide pastoral, spiritual, and cultural education to College of Medicine students in designated learning tracks.
• Communicate and provide liaison with the religious community.
• Administer the Pastoral Care Department.
• Participate in the institution’s management structure.
• Perform pastoral services throughout UF Health and the community.

What This Job Offers

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