What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unpaid Intern- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary
CPE Intern positions are temporary unpaid educational positions that run from Sept/Oct. to May or from May/June to August annually. Student Chaplains occupy these positions for the length of the training period of Clinical Pastoral Education for which they have been accepted. At the end of the educational unit, CPE Interns are terminated unless transferred into another position.
The Pastoral Care CPE Intern is a student chaplain who provides pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, family members/significant others and staff throughout the assigned healthcare setting, under supervision of a staff chaplain. The Pastoral Care CPE Intern serves as a member of an interfaith pastoral care staff, sharing in activities such as patient care, on-call responsibilities, and providing meaningful worship experiences.
AGE GROUPS SERVED
Optional: At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, NACC, CASC) or equivalent faith group leadership experience.
Knowledge of crisis care and counseling skills.
Responsibilities And Duties
60%: Under supervision, provides direct patient care as requested for emergent and routine requests. Assesses spiritual needs/concerns of patients and their families using clinical pastoral conversation. Communicates and documents patient interactions and consults frequently with chaplain educator. Assists in creating an optimal patient experience through development of respectful and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and staff.
20%: Participates in on-call rotation which includes overnight and weekend shifts.
10%: Provides appropriate religious/spiritual rituals, non-pharmacological interventions to patients, families, and inter-professional team. As appropriate, may act as a liaison with the patient’s faith group/leaders including other community or cultural resources.
10%: Provides care in diverse acute/non-acute settings including hospital and outpatient areas.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree: Theology
Additional Job Description
At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, NACC, CASC) or equivalent faith group leadership experience.
Knowledge of crisis care and counseling skills.
Work Shift
Variable
Scheduled Weekly Hours
18
Department
Clinical Pastoral Education
Join us!
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary
CPE Intern positions are temporary unpaid educational positions that run from Sept/Oct. to May or from May/June to August annually. Student Chaplains occupy these positions for the length of the training period of Clinical Pastoral Education for which they have been accepted. At the end of the educational unit, CPE Interns are terminated unless transferred into another position.
The Pastoral Care CPE Intern is a student chaplain who provides pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, family members/significant others and staff throughout the assigned healthcare setting, under supervision of a staff chaplain. The Pastoral Care CPE Intern serves as a member of an interfaith pastoral care staff, sharing in activities such as patient care, on-call responsibilities, and providing meaningful worship experiences.
AGE GROUPS SERVED
- Infant/child 0-12 Years of Age
- Adolescent 12-18 Years of Age
- Adult 18-65 Years of Age
- Older Adult 65 Years of Age
Optional: At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, NACC, CASC) or equivalent faith group leadership experience.
Knowledge of crisis care and counseling skills.
Responsibilities And Duties
60%: Under supervision, provides direct patient care as requested for emergent and routine requests. Assesses spiritual needs/concerns of patients and their families using clinical pastoral conversation. Communicates and documents patient interactions and consults frequently with chaplain educator. Assists in creating an optimal patient experience through development of respectful and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and staff.
20%: Participates in on-call rotation which includes overnight and weekend shifts.
10%: Provides appropriate religious/spiritual rituals, non-pharmacological interventions to patients, families, and inter-professional team. As appropriate, may act as a liaison with the patient’s faith group/leaders including other community or cultural resources.
10%: Provides care in diverse acute/non-acute settings including hospital and outpatient areas.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree: Theology
Additional Job Description
At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, NACC, CASC) or equivalent faith group leadership experience.
Knowledge of crisis care and counseling skills.
Work Shift
Variable
Scheduled Weekly Hours
18
Department
Clinical Pastoral Education
Join us!
- if your passion is to work in a caring environment
- if you believe that learning is a life-long process
- if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment