Manager, Clinical Pastoral Education

Company: Norton Healthcare
Location: Louisville
Posted on: March 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Louisville, Kentucky Job Category: Chaplaincy/Mission Job ID: 149383 Facility Group: Norton Hospital Job Description Responsibilities The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Manager is administratively responsible for employed chaplain residents and senior residents as well as volunteer student chaplain interns. Conducts programs of Clinical Pastoral Education that trains seminarians, clergy, and other helping professionals in the practice of pastoral care in compliance with ACPE standards especially as related to the accreditation cycle. Collaborates with the CPE Director in: 1) CPE curriculum development that adheres to NHC values, service basics and CPE goals and objectives; 2) yearly recruitment and hiring process of chaplain residents with sole responsibility of communication and initial screening of resident applicants 3) develops relationships with seminaries and the community that aid in recruitment of quality CPE students and residents; 4) establishes a CPE program that fosters diversity, inclusiveness and kindness among participants. Key Accountabilities: - As a member of the Pastoral Care management team: Functions as a part of the Pastoral Care leadership team in joint decision making and executing the mission, vision and values of the department and CPE program. Answers pagespromptly. Responds promptly to requests for help, and in a timely manner to referrals. Completes assignments within designated time frame. Prepares on call and CPE schedules in a timely manner Proactively addresses and seeks to solve problems related to area of responsibility. Shares weekend triage and consultation rotation with staff chaplains. - As a CPE Educator: Responsible for CPE program Admission in areas such as on-call schedules, didactic schedules, orientation and beginning/end of CPE unit tasks. Responsible for annual accreditation ACPE portfolio. Ensures, complies and oversees accreditation data and required documentation generation and collection and alumni/a surveys. Conducts programs of Clinical Pastoral Education that are in compliance with APCE standards especially as related to the reaccreditation cycle. Is responsible for resident and intern NHC on boarding and CPE/clinical orientation. Administratively responsible for chaplain residents. Collaborates with the CPE Director in: 1) CPE curriculum development that adheres to NHC values, service basics and CPE goals and objectives; 2) yearly recruitment and hiring process of chaplain residents with sole responsibility of communication and initial screening of resident applicants; 3) developing relationships with seminaries that aid in recruitment of quality CPE students and residents; 4) establishing a CPE program that fosters tolerance, inclusiveness, and kindness among participants. Takes initiatives that improve patient care and the CPE program. Rounds clinical units with students as a way to enhance their learning and to develop rapport with staff. Maintains the confidentiality of CPE students and their written material. Serves on local, regional, and national ACPE Committees as needed, as schedule allows, and as approved by the Director of CPE. - Demonstrates the ability to assess the presenting spiritual, social and psychodynamic idiosyncrasies of the patient and fashion an appropriate pastoral response and facilitate communication between patients, families and staff to promote healing. Makes follow-up visits to all patients evaluated to need additional pastoral care from incumbent. Makes religious rituals, including prayer, scripture, baptism, anointing and communion available as requested. As needed, conducts worship, memorial and Holy Day services. Fosters relationships that elicit confidence. Guards the clergy-penitent relationship. Qualifications Required: - Three years in pastoral care - Master Degree - ACPE Certified (ACPE-CE). Must have or obtain within one year of hire Desired: - One year Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Manager in a healthcare setting Need help finding the right job? Sign up to receive email alerts on jobs and opportunities! Screening requirements: - Background check - License & education verification - Employment reference verification - Drug Screen Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including: - Paid vacation, sick days and holidays - Paid parental leave - 403b/401k retirement plan - View more: Benefits Guide - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discover meaningful career opportunities at NortonHealthcareCareers.com. Norton Healthcare Careers - Together, We Will. Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Norton Healthcare strives to make the Norton Healthcare Careers site accessible to all job seekers. If you're a candidate with a disability, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs during the application process. If you have a disability and need to request a reasonable accommodation, email recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org Equal Employment Opportunity is the law. PI0de69104b809-25405-39043501

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