Full Job Description
Serves as Director of Pastoral Care for a facility Pastoral Care Department. In addition to this primary responsibility, facilitates the development and implementation of a quality and effective system-wide ministry of Pastoral Care, enabling the provision of ministry to the spiritual, relational, and emotional needs of all patients, families, and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious preference. Supports effective pastoral ministry for the system's chaplaincy ministry through providing ongoing ministry support, guidance and encouragement for the Pastoral Care Staff. Establishes and monitors evaluative criteria and indicators for effective Pastoral Care. Completes any established competencies for the position within designated period. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college or university. Graduate professional degree from an Accredited Theological School ATS. Four quarters of certified Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE, Inc., or NACC.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school. One year residency from an accredited ACPE Center.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 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 by the Association of Professional Chaplains or an affiliate cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement by faith group
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Ordained by faith group.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA
