ACPE Certified Educator – Mission

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage and deliver educational programs within the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program.

• Coordinate CPE units and work alongside chaplains to meet the spiritual care needs of patients, families, staff, and CPE students.

• Offer spiritual care and emotional support in times of illness, crisis, loss, and death.

• Encourage teamwork and foster effective relational dynamics among the chaplaincy team.

• Address performance-related issues of CPE students and implement disciplinary action plans as necessary.

• Facilitate communication between clinical leadership and the chaplaincy team.

• Engage in strategic planning, departmental initiatives, market planning, mission goals, KPI implementation, reporting, and committee work.

• Create professional development resources for chaplains and Spiritual Health Services.

• Organize and structure CPE unit seminars and individual sessions.

• Design and implement CPE units in accordance with ACPE standards and Catholic healthcare directives.

• Recruit, schedule, and oversee on-site and online CPE programs.

• Supervise student admissions, orientations, clinical work, scheduling, performance reviews, and clinical assignments.

• Establish and lead the Professional Advisory Group, focusing on accreditation, curriculum, evaluation, financial sustainability, and program operations.

• Manage CPE program finances and prepare the annual budget.

• Organize clinical placements and keep site-specific handbooks updated.

• Conduct site visits as mandated by ACPE standards.

• Mentor CPE students in collaboration with staff chaplains.

• Oversee marketing, advertising, and student recruitment for the CPE program.

• Uphold accreditation standards and enhance CPE within the organization.

• Provide necessary Medicare reimbursement data to the Finance department.

• Maintain chaplain and ACPE Certified Educator certifications through ongoing education.

• Perform Chaplain III functions as required and undertake other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• ACPE Certified Educator or Certified Educator Candidate (mandatory).

• Official documentation of faith community endorsement by representatives reflecting good standing as per the candidate's faith or spiritual tradition (mandatory).

• A Master’s degree in Theology or Pastoral Studies (mandatory).

• A minimum of four years of progressive experience as a Chaplain (mandatory).

• Capability to retain certification as a chaplain and ACPE Certified Educator.

• Familiarity with the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 1–2 years of experience in a leadership role (preferred).

• Completion of the Chaplain Leader Program (preferred).

• Ability to provide pastoral support that aligns with patients' cultures, values, and belief systems.

• Knowledge and application of clinical pastoral care, pastoral counseling, crisis management, healthcare ethics, interfaith dialogue, spiritual care assessments, theological reflection, medical ethics, Catholic social teaching, and advanced medical directives.

• Capability to lead and coordinate prayer and worship services.

• Proficiency in teaching diverse theological and ecclesiological concepts.

• Skills in leadership, content development, corrective actions, operations management, scheduling, strategic planning, and performance evaluation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) plan with employer contributions (when eligible).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, along with HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.

• Tuition assistance and support for professional development and continuing education.