Educator - Clinical Pastoral Education

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Certified Educator position is responsible for working with management on the development and implementation of curriculum for the CPE programs, facilitating the various CPE units/courses in pastoral care, demonstrating mastery of the process model of education and addressing students' resistance to learning. This position establishes a clear philosophy, theory, and overarching goals that guide curriculum and assesses and responds to student needs independently and accurately, ensuring content and deliverables continue to satisfy requirements necessary to maintain accreditation by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Under supervision of the Educator CPE and/or Manager CPE, this position performs activities towards the fulfillment of certification requirements to include facilitating and teaching CPE courses, participating in curriculum development, and providing individual and group student supervision. This position provides clinical supervision to CPE students (Residents, Interns, Student Educators) as they provide spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients, families, and employees. The CPE Certified Educator position assists leadership in carrying out the Houston Methodist mission, vision, and values, participating in activities in these efforts.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Chaplain - Clinical Pastoral Educator (ACPE)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Chaplain - Board Certified Chaplain (BCCI) -- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Endorsed for chaplaincy by a recognized endorsing body

• Demonstrates emotional and spiritual maturity in educational practice

• Possesses strong computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents

• Ability to work independently; capable of effectively handling challenging/difficult interactions, patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average communication skills

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving

• Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

• Demonstrates emotional & spiritual maturity in educational practice

• Demonstrates depth in the use of behavioral sciences for supervision/education

• Demonstrates facility in articulating and applying educational and personality theories to educational practice

• Applies a theological/philosophical framework for spiritual care and clinical pastoral education

• Demonstrates initiative and programmatic accountability in adhering to ACPE Standards

• Demonstrates knowledge of administrative functions within a defined organizational context, including budget management, delegation of responsibilities, and daily functioning of workspace

• Applies knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding dimensions of diversity to professional work

• Recognizes the impact of the psychological dynamics of projection, parallel process, and differentiation on the educational process

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.