CPE Resident-Clinical Pastoral Education

About the Role

Clinically in-training minister responsible for providing spiritual care to patients, partners, and team members. Participates as a member of the healthcare team in evaluating spiritual needs of patients and providing appropriate interventions under the supervision of the CPE preceptor and CPE educator. Fosters a sense of mission that enhances a culture of trust, experience of belonging, and mission within the hospital and the healthcare team. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and maintains relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to primary customers, partners, and team members.
• Evaluate spiritual needs of patients and deliver appropriate interventions as part of the healthcare team.
• Foster a sense of mission and trust within the hospital and healthcare team.
• Maintain respectful relationships with all individuals.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or master’s degree (completed or in process) in theological or pastoral field or equivalent.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Congregational pastoral experience preferred.

Qualifications

Equivalent degrees that will be considered:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in nursing.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Counseling or Psychology.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Social Work.
• Meaningful and comparable ministerial-pastoral experience assessed by the CPE center's admissions committee.

Skills

• Personal commitment to God.
• Personal integrity, emotional stability, sound physical health, and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to relate effectively to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to earn respect of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

About the Organization

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Safety is our top priority, and we provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to delivering exceptional care.