ACPE Certified Educator - Clinical Pastoral Education - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position (2-3 Sentences)

The ACPE Certified Educator provides professional Clinical Pastoral Education and supervision to Spiritual care students (e.g. interns and residents) work with the department director in overseeing the CPE program and provides direct pastoral care ministry to patients, families, staff and The BSMH as a system.

Essential Functions

• Provide creative and innovative programming for best meeting the needs of various student populations and the clinical pastoral ministry needs of BSMH.
• Provide a structure for each CPE unit weekly group seminars and individual sessions; conducts mid and final evaluation for each student in the program.
• Facilitates the planning and implementation of each teaching unit of CPE in accordance with the standards for accreditation of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and/or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
• In consultation with the Market Director for Spiritual Health, the educator recruits, schedules and supervises CPE programs for the BSMH system. This includes online programs.
• Oversees the admission process of students into the on-site and online CPE programs in consultation with the market director.
• Establishes and facilitates Professional Education Advisory Groups for CPE, providing leadership and service to the committee, especially in areas of accreditation/re-accreditation of the CPE program, ongoing evaluation, and development of the curriculum of the program, the financial solvency of the program and the overall operation of the program.
• Oversees funds collected for the CPE program from BSMH where student placements occur.
• Coordinates clinical placements in BSMH facilities.
• Maintains site specific handbooks.
• Makes site visits as needed and as required by ACPE Standards.
• Supervises the orientation, clinical work, and growth of the CPE students in consultation with the market director, including scheduling, ongoing quality review of ministry performance, and assignments to clinical areas.
• Works collaboratively with staff chaplains providing mentoring to CPE students.
• Contributes to the ongoing professional development of Spiritual Health across BSMH and acts as a resource for the ongoing professional development of chaplains.
• Is a resource for developing CPE within BSMH and for maintaining accreditation standards.
• Assists the market director in the preparation of the annual budget for CPE and provides the finance department with requested data regarding Medicare reimbursement.
• Directs the marketing and advertising of the CPE program in consultation with the market director.
• May provide any of the essential functions of a chaplain.
• Participates in departmental and market planning, implementation of mission goals and objectives, daily reports, and committee work.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Human Dignity-Compassion-Integrity-Stewardship-Service) of BSMH.
• Initiates and pursues one’s own professional continuing education as well as maintaining certification in one’s certifying agency both as a chaplain and as an ACPE Certified Educator.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Embraces Standards of Behavior to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
• Provides service to all age groups.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with patients and families, department and hospital staff, external clergy, and the public, and can respond appropriately in sensitive situations.
• Is responsible for all other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Patient Population

☒Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

☒Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

☒Neonates (0-4 weeks)

☒Adolescents (13-17 years)

☒Infant (1-12 months)

☒Adults (18-64 years).

☒Pediatrics (1-12 years)

☒Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

Graduate Degree (Masters)

Specialty/Major: MDIV or graduate degree in Theology or related ministerial degree

Preferred Education: Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D)

Specialty/Major:

Doctorate. Ministry

Licensure/Certification Required:

ACPE Certified Educator or ACPE Certified Educator Candidate

Board Certified Chaplain or eligible to be board certified by either the Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 3 years

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Healthcare Ethics

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com