Senior Clinical Pastoral Education; CPE Program Manager

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Top 100 Hospital s in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at Christiana Care!

Christiana Care, with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health‑care providers in the Mid‑Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and Home Health have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.

The Clinical Pastoral Education Program Manager, at the direction of department leadership, is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the Clinical Pastoral Education program. Develops project plans and timelines, bringing together resources as needed. Works with many functional areas throughout Christiana Care.

• Collaborates with department leadership to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate Clinical Pastoral Education programs.

• Meets regularly with chaplain interns and residents for individual supervisory sessions.

• Plans and meets regularly with chaplain interns and residents in group for seminar.

• Collaborates with department leadership to monitor and maintain program budget effectively.

• Generates and evaluates reports and trends on the Clinical Pastoral Education programs for the department leadership.

• Collaborates with department leadership to develop and maintain all practices of the program in accordance with ACPE.

• Maintains all ACPE accreditation records and portfolios.

• Responsible for reviewing and addressing any concerns (verbal, written, R2L) regarding chaplain residents.

• Planning and execution of annual CPE celebration.

• Responsible for engaging Human Resource partners during the recruitment/hiring of new residents; and subsequently when issues arise.

• Evaluate and coach CPE interns and residents to achieve performance standards and departmental goals.

• Continually assess and implement the CPE residency’s and internship’s performance improvement programs.

• Demonstrate compliance with CCHS and departmental policies and procedures and mandatory education requirements.

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, reports to Manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other caregivers, patients and visitors.

• Perform additional tasks and functions as needed and directed to accomplish the purpose of the CPE programs.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Must cross department lines and work with all members of the health care team and various levels of management. Some contact with patients, families, and visitors. Daily contact with students.

Education: M.Div. or equivalent required.
Preferred: BA or BS degree or equivalent.

Experience: 2‑3 years’ experience as ACPE, Inc. Certified Educator required.
3‑5 years’ experience as hospital chaplain preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Supervision for pastoral education
• Major faith groups
• Pastoral theology
• Effective interviewing
• Pastoral assessment
• Dynamics of loss and grief
• Crisis intervention
• Psychosocial adjustment to illness and hospitalization
• Medical record documentation
• Maintain accreditation and certification documentation digitally in accordance with ACPE, Inc requirements.

Ability to act proactively and coordinate multiple tasks to meet deadlines while focusing on quality standards.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.

Accountable, dependable, and strong commitment.

Maintains a positive work environment.

Skill or Ability in:

• Educational supervision
• Effective interviewing skills
• Pastoral assessment of religious/spiritual needs
• Treatment/care planning
• Intervention in crisis
• Caring during loss grief
• Use of religious…