Manager, Clinical Pastoral Education

Under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Health and Education, the Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is responsible for all aspects, levels and reporting of the CPE programs at Tampa General Hospital. This role requires an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) trained Educator with National Faculty Distinction who has professional experience working within a complex academic healthcare system.

Supports the TGH commitment to holistic and integrative care that addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs, taking into consideration multiple elements of cultural and ethnic diversity, social conditions, systems and family issues. Responsible for performing job duties and implementing the mission, vision and goals of the Spiritual Health and Education Department and Tampa General Hospital.

Independently plans, process, and prepares all material needed for continued accreditation by ACPE. And maintains all required documentation for the CPE portfolio. Submits all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ACPE in a timely fashion as required for accreditation and maintenance.

Ensures CPE handbooks are reviewed annually and are specific for programs of Level I, II and Supervisory CPE to ensure compliance with ACPE requirements and standards. Prepares Annual Report for ACPE. Develops and works closely with the Professional Advisory Group (PAG) in program evaluation and development.

Provides day-to-day leadership and direction to the ACPE Educator, Certified Educator Candidate (CEC), fellows, residents and interns in the CPE program. Independently acquires, processes and reports requested data to the Reimbursement department regarding Medicare Reimbursement. Develops and maintains effective working relationships and or communications with other CPE centers and CPE supervisors in Florida, seminaries and judicatories.

Manages the recruitment, evaluation and scheduling of residents and interns. Works collaboratively with clinical staff who provide mentoring to CPE residents and interns. Acts as a resource for ongoing professional development for spiritual health team.

Maintains a clinical presence on assigned clinical units. Provides On-Call coverage to the department to include crisis management, scheduling adjustments, support for chaplains and disaster management roles as needed. Works collaboratively with director, clinical manager, coordinators, and administrative team to ensure optimal workflow between education and clinical operations.

Education

Master’s Degree Divinity Master’s Degree Equivalent Licenses and

ACPE Certified Educator ACPE National Faculty Distinction Board Certification Experience

Successful completion of 4 Units of CPE (Internship I, Residency II-IV) with an accredited ACPE site. Ordination and/or endorsement by an acknowledged ecclesiastical body. Board Certification by one of the following approved certifying agencies: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), and the National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC).

Previous leadership and management experience with at least 5 years of healthcare chaplaincy experience. At minimum 2 years of educator experience post Certified Educator Candidate training Hospital-based positions require previous healthcare experience in the appropriate pastoral care area such as mental health, women’s services, trauma, pediatrics, etc. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise to provide and teach spiritual care to a variety of people, taking into consideration multiple elements of cultural and ethnic diversity, social conditions, systems and family issues.

Demonstrates educational skills such as ability to structure a CPE program, verbal ability, ability to gather and analyze data in reports and effectively present ideas and views to various audiences. Understands and articulates methodology in clinical pastoral education; understands and applies principles of organizational and leadership development as they relate to a CPE program. Able to integrate educational theory, knowledge of behavioral science, theology and pastoral identity into supervisory function.

Proficient project management skills to appropriately engage increased demands of spiritual health in a fast-growing healthcare system. Excellent organizational skills to manage administrative tasks such as clinical scheduling, CPE staff orientation, training and shadowing. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with Manager of Spiritual Health and Education, the Supervisor of Chaplaincy Services, Administrative Assistant and other departmental and organizational staff.

Demonstrates problem-solving and decision making abilities.

Full-time · Day Job