What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pastoral Education Resident position at Lebanon VA Medical Center?
VA Lebanon Health Care System Clinical Pastoral Resident:
Clinical Pastoral Education is an interfaith method of theological education through which a student exercises and learns spiritual care skills. It provides learning situations to develop awareness of the theological and psycho-social concerns of persons in crisis. We seek to celebrate, refine and to enhance your already natural, innate, and honed gifts for spiritual care. This will be done through structured weekly educational elements, peer group engagement, and supervision and instructions from experts in the field. Residents will also be assigned to clinical areas in the VA to work with their preceptors.
Dates of Internship: August 23, 2027 to August 20, 2028
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday with rotating weekends. (Residents will only work 40 hours per week.)
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Attend educational classes and complete all assignments
- Assess spiritual needs of Veterans in assigned clinical areas and other clinical areas as needed.
- Provide spiritual care to Veterans and Staff that are appropriate to the spiritual values of the Veterans and Staff.
- Lead Worship Services as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment: Must be a US Citizen to apply.
Preferred Experience:
- A previous unit of CPE preferred but it is not required.
- M.Div. of at least 72 hours. School must be accredited by an Accrediting Agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education.
Benefits:
- Paid Time off: 11 Federal Holidays, accrue sick leave and annual leave
- Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental at same rates as employees
To Apply: Send your resume, or for more information call the CPE Recruiter at 717-272-6621 ext 4315.
Pay: From $38,744.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $38,744