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Summary:

The CHRISTUS Health (CH) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program Manager provides leadership, day-to-day administration, and management of the CHRISTUS Health Clinical Pastoral Education Program specific to CHRISTUS Health's international ministries. This role is responsible for conducting Clinical Pastoral Education programs under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The Program Director will assess international ministry needs, develop relationships with international academic and church agencies, develop curriculum, supervise students' clinical work, provide educational opportunities, and evaluate students. Given the extensive work with CHRISTUS ministries in Latin America, this role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Works collaboratively with CH International ministries to provide Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units and to assess specific pastoral education needs through collaborative academic relationships with local institutions.
• Works collaboratively with the System Vice President of Spiritual Care and Ministry Identity to review and ensure compliance, upkeep and implementation of ACPE accreditation requirements.
• Maintains ACPE program accreditation records, inclusive of CPE policies and procedures, per ACPE Accreditation Standards.
• Establishes strong working relationships with CHRISTUS Health CPE Program Directors and Mission Integration and Spiritual Care leadership.
• Collaborates with the System Vice President of Spiritual Care and Ministry Identity and the ACPE Certified Educators throughout the system regarding progress, effectiveness, and outcomes of CHRISTUS Health Clinical Pastoral Education clinical education and training efforts.
• Discuss determined education needs with CH Ministry Formation, Mission and Spiritual Care Leadership in Mexico, Chile, Colombia.
• Determine pastoral education/formation opportunities within the CH international ministries' diocesan and academic settings for provision of pastoral education programming.
• Determine specific CPE-related training needs within CH international ministries and assess the prospective students' needs and abilities to successfully complete ACPE CPE units.
• Lead CH CPE units twice annually for CH International and/or US based Associates, related stakeholders.
• As appropriate, contract with CPE Educators and related program instructors to meet unique needs for international CPE programming within CHRISTUS Health.
• Able to work with and oversee contract CPE Educators or diocesan/academic professionals when utilized for unique pastoral education /formation or CPE needs.
• Develop a CH International Pastoral Education Professional Advisory Group with varied interprofessional members/stakeholders who can provide support, advice, and consultation on overall pastoral education/formation.
• Support CH Mission Integration department Associates and programming related to pastoral education.
• Able to assess pastoral education and CPE needs in international ministries and areas not currently served by a CH CPE Program.
• Has administrative ability and accountability in timelines, details, and financial matters of CHRISTUS Health and ACPE.
• Capable to provide support and promote creativity in program development for student centered learning.
• Able to conduct CPE units through virtual distance learning.
• Provide vision and advocacy for pastoral education and CPE within CHRISTUS Health.
• Conduct timely recruitment of CPE students, admission interviews, communication of admission decisions, and advancement of application materials in a professional manner.
• Respect and protect students' rights to a quality CPE experience through appropriate clinical assignment, preceptorship, prompt attention to student materials, peer group experiences, and overall supervision.
• Complete student evaluations in a timely manner to complete their CPE unit's ACPE registration.
• Expected to travel extensively within CHRISTUS Ministries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Experience

• 5 years of experience as a CPE Certified Educator with at least 2 years in a management/supervisory role required
• 5 years of experience as a chaplain in the health care setting required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certification as an ACPE Certified Educator or Associate Certified Educator required
• Certification as a Chaplain in the NACC or APC preferred
• Denominational Endorsement required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time