What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACPE Certified Educator, Spiritual Care position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
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Job Summary
Summary:-The Certified Educator, working collaboratively with other staff, ACPE Certified Educators, and Staff Chaplains, is responsible for the administration, ongoing development, and evaluation of all aspects of Clinical Pastoral Education Programs, providing direct spiritual care and consultation as needed.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
-Shares in the leadership of the Spiritual Care department. Collaborates with other departments regarding Spiritual Care Services and CPE students.
-Plans and coordinates CPE units, including orientation of new students. Supervises in the Clinical Pastoral Education program.
-Attends to administrative aspects of the CPE program including updating of policies and procedures according to ACPE standards.
-Functions as a member of the multifaith chaplaincy team and maintains a close working relationship with members of the department; participates in staff meetings and activities. Is available on short notice for emergencies and on-call department needs.
-Adheres to the Chaplaincy profession's standards and code of ethics. Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Creates and implements new departmental and CPE policies as needed.
-Provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions and all ages as needed.
-Shares in the planning and leadership of multifaith worship as well as programs linking the department with the hospital community.
-Participates in continuing education opportunities to enhance skills and keep abreast of developments in spiritual care and clinical pastoral education; participates in local and national ACPE events.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate Diploma Religious Studies required or Master's Degree Divinity preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Board Certified Chaplain [BCC (BCCI)] - Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc. (BCCI) required
ACPE Educator - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) required
Experience in hospital spiritual care, preferably in a large teaching hospital 3-5 years required
Experience as an ACPE Certified Educator, preferably in a large teaching hospital 3-5 years required and Endorsements for hospital Chaplaincy and CPE supervision from the ecclesiastical body 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Program development and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage and supervise staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team situation.
- Functions as a team member with other health professionals to provide a holistic approach to treatment of the patient.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and significant others.
- Utilizes problem-solving techniques consistently to resolve complaints or concerns.
- Demonstrates competency in ministry to the sick and to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to relate theology and behavioral sciences to spiritual care ministry.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Pay Range
$70,990.40 - $103,230.40/AnnualGrade
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Salary : $70,990 - $103,230