Educator Clinical Pastoral Education PRN

About the role

The Educator Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) PRN position at Houston Methodist is responsible for developing and implementing CPE curriculum, facilitating courses, and ensuring compliance with ACPE accreditation standards. This role also involves providing clinical supervision to CPE students as they offer spiritual care to patients, families, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CPE curriculum for four programs
• Facilitate and teach CPE courses
• Ensure content and deliverables meet ACPE accreditation requirements
• Provide group and individual supervision to CPE students
• Teach and facilitate various CPE units/courses
• Coordinate 24-hour on-call coverage for CPE students
• Assist in planning and implementing department services
• Participate in CPE admissions and hiring processes
• Educate and develop students for ACPE certification
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness of student documentation
• Consult with physicians and staff on quality and safety of services
• Assist in maintaining ACPE accreditation of CPE programs
• Plan and lead various department and hospital-wide activities
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theological studies from an accredited institution or equivalency approved by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
• Experience as a professional chaplain preferred
• Chaplain - Clinical Pastoral Educator (ACPE) certification required
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCCI) certification preferred
• Sufficient proficiency in English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer systems
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties safely
• Effective communication skills, especially with regard to patient and employee safety
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to work independently and handle challenging situations
• Positive and non-judgmental approach to working with CPE students
• Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and participate in problem-solving
• Professional handling of sensitive information

Supplemental Requirements

• No uniform or scrubs required
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area