Pastoral Care Director - Healthcare develops programs and oversees services designed to meet the religious and spiritual needs of patients, their families, and healthcare staff. Ensures that pastoral services are staffed so that chaplains are available to support patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Being a Pastoral Care Director - Healthcare establishes policies and procedures to facilitate optimal service delivery and ensure that emotional support, spiritual counsel, and comfort are provided. Evaluates and reviews records of counseling sessions and visitation logs to ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards. Additionally, Pastoral Care Director - Healthcare plans and coordinates with other clergy to conduct interfaith worship experiences. May perform the duties of a chaplain. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Pastoral Care Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Pastoral Care Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Reporting directly to the Chaplain Services Department Manager, this position is responsible for the supervision of part time (Chaplain Interns) and full time (Chaplain Residents) Clinical Pastoral Education students.
This includes developing curriculum for the CPE program and activities related to recruitment of potential CPE students. This position will also work collaboratively with the Chaplain Services Department team to train CPE students and maintain the CPE program under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, Inc.) The Clinical Pastoral Education program at St. Francis Hospital is accredited for Level I and Level II training with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE, Inc.)
Minimum Education
X Graduate of a Master's Program in Divinity or equivalent education X Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Certifications:
X Certification as an ACPE Full Supervisor or Associate Supervisor Required X Ordination or endorsement by an acknowledged ecclesial body is preferred
Minimum Work Experience
Three (3) years of certified chaplaincy experience. One (1) year of CPE Supervisor experience x Preferred