Emory Healthcare Spiritual Health Internship Fall 2027

Emory • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Spiritual Health Intern is an unpaid educational program providing one unit toward the four units of education required for Chaplain certification through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer. For one unit, students participate in 100 hours of education and 300 hours of clinical experience under the supervision of accredited Spiritual Health Educators. Candidates are selected through an application process guided by ACPE. Once accepted, interns are expected to register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

The intern participates and observes as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team providing spiritual care to patients and families, and collaborates with educators, team members, and other healthcare professionals. Learning includes reflection groups, individual consultation, and didactics. Interns may also assist with leading worship services and must follow Spiritual Health, CPE, and applicable Emory Healthcare policies, as well as infection-control, safety, and OSHA procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an undergraduate school, completion of a theological bachelor's degree, or ordination by a religious or spiritual authority.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in master's-level theological training; wording may vary according to tradition. This is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate and observe as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing spiritual care to patients and families.
• Participate and observe in ongoing collaboration with the educator, team members, and other healthcare professionals to promote an environment of care, healing, and professional development.
• Participate in reflection groups, individual consultation, and didactics totaling at least 100 hours for one unit.
• Assist in leading worship services as required at each site.
• Understand and comply with Spiritual Health and CPE policies and applicable Emory Healthcare policies.
• Understand and comply with infection-control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.
• Once enrolled or accepted, register with ACPE to complete one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern