Clinical Pastoral Educator
Core
Design, deliver, and evaluate accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs in healthcare settings while providing direct spiritual care and supervising students/residents.
Role type
Senior IC Clinical Pastoral Educator
Builds
Accredited CPE curricula, learning experiences, and professional development pathways for chaplaincy students
Domain
Healthcare + Theological Education
Required skills
Clinical pastoral care, CPE program accreditation compliance, curriculum development, adult learning principles, theological reflection, interdisciplinary collaboration, program evaluation, budgeting, mentorship
Preferred skills
Prior teaching/supervision of adult learners, experience in fast-paced clinical environments
Technologies
ACPE standards, verbatim review tools, accreditation documentation systems
Responsibilities
Plan and implement accredited CPE programs; Facilitate didactic instruction and seminars on spiritual assessment and ethics; Provide individual and group supervision to CPE students; Deliver direct pastoral care to patients and staff; Maintain program documentation and accreditation materials; Collaborate on program planning and budgeting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities