Pastoral Education Manager

Job Category:

Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education is responsible for conducting programs of Clinical Pastoral Education under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE). The ACPE Manager will develop curriculum, supervise students' clinical work, provides educational opportunities, and evaluates students. The ACPE Manager cooperates with the Pastoral Care leadership team in the planning and administration of the overall educational program in the Department. Being part of the Department of Pastoral Care, participates in all pastoral care services. S/he identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for continuous improvements of processes and services on an on-going basis. S/he coordinates the Medical Center's ACPE training program

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: Master of Divinity.

• Minimum Experience: Four (4) Years of experience as an ACPE Educator, Supervisor, Associate Manager or Certified Manager.

• Other: Ordination or commission to function in ministry by appropriate religious authority. Endorsement by faith group.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Doctoral Degree.

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Knowledge of accepted pastoral care and education standards and practice

• Ability to work in crisis settings
  

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promotes, plans, administers, and conducts programs of CPE according to ACPE standards in a collaborative manner with the Department Manager.

• Conducts timely admissions interviews, communicate admission decisions, and handle application materials in a professional manner.

• Respect and protects students' rights to have a quality CPE center and to have excellent supervision.

• Designs and implement curriculum for student-centered learning.

• Assign, review, and comment on students' written materials in a timely manner.

• Evaluate the students' personal and professional functioning, write an evaluative report in accord with ACPE standards and department guidelines, and complete ACPE forms for students who complete their program.

• Ensure that the accreditation of the Medical Center's ACPE training program is maintained.

• Ensure that the accreditation of the Medical Center's ACPE training program is maintained.

• Facilitate and attend meetings of the CPE Professional Advisory Group (PAG).

• Provides pastoral care coverage and other pastoral care services as requested by the Director of the the Pastoral Care Department.

• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care.

• Participates in maintenance and submission of appropriate records for the Department.

• Work with the Clergy Fellowship Continuing Education Committee to provide educational opportunities to area clergy.

• Facilitates the work of and consult with clergy and religious leaders through the Medical Center's Clergy Fellowship.

• Contributes to the wider community through publication, teaching, and research as appropriate.
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.