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Job Summary

Chaplain/Certified Educator Candidate recruits excellent students to participate in all levels of Clinical Pastoral Education. While the CEC is completing their own educational program, they conduct didactics, IPR , Individual supervision, verbatim seminars and writes evaluations for CPE students as assigned. Assist with administrative functions related to the CPE program. Follows the Standards of ACPE and makes sure the educational program meets Accreditation Standards. Creatively networks throughout the hospital system to promote and advance new CPE Programs.

Job Duties

• Provide supervision and instruction of Clinical Pastoral Education students as assigned.
• In conjunction with the Sr. Director, develop and evaluate CPE curriculum that provides high quality educational opportunities for students and excellent spiritual care for patients, families and staff.
• Provides spiritual support for patients, families, and staff as part of Chaplain duties.
• Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate.
• Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conference, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
• Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission.
• Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

• ACPE Certification as a Certified Educator Candidate at any level
• M. Div. or equivalent
• Five years Chaplaincy experience in a medical setting
• Ordination or commissioning by recognized faith group
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from recognized faith group or denomination
• Board Certification from APC, NACC, NAJC preferred

Education

Master's Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Board Certified Chaplain - Association of Professional Chaplains

Skills

Computer Literacy; Communication; Teamwork; Education; Customer Service

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.