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Director of Pastoral Services and Education

Valley Baptist Health System
Harlingen, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026
Responsible for guiding the development and implementation of an effective system-wide ministry of Pastoral Care. Is responsible for the oversight of all components of the Valley Baptist Health System CPE Programs and its integration into the pastoral care services for patients, families and staff. Oversees the provision of ministry to the spiritual and emotional needs of all patients, families, and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious preference. Facilitates effective pastoral ministry for the system’s Pastoral Care Departments through providing ongoing ministry support, guidance and encouragement for the facilities Pastoral Care Directors. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college or university. Graduate professional degree from an Accredited Theological School ATS. Completion of four (4) units of CPE and must be a Certified Educator through the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry degree from an accredited theological school

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Pastoral ministry in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years. Two (2) years of autonomous supervision at an accredited ACPE Center. Pastoral ministry in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Pastoral leadership and management position in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certified as an ACPE Certified Educator by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains or its affiliate cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement by faith group

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Ordained by faith group.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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