Student and Career Openings

CPE RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES

Clarian Health, Indianapolis, IN is receiving applications for the 2011-2012 Residency Program. Clarian is a large multi-campus metropolitan teaching hospital in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. We are home to adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, nationally recognized cancer and solid organ transplantation centers, and the State’s largest children’s specialty referral hospital. Our CPE Program also offers 2nd Year Resident specialties in Pediatric Ministry or a combined Fellowship CPE Residency in Clinical Ethics www.fairbankscenter.org. Student benefits include a stipend (1st Year, $23,660 and 2nd Year, $24,660), full medical/dental/vision, domestic partner coverage, free parking, meal passes, and 28 paid-time-off days, which include holidays and sick days. Students pay a $100 unit fee for each of the three units. There are three interview rounds from which to choose: Round 1: October 8 or October 11 (applications due by September 24). Round 2: December 10 or December 13 (applications due by November 26). Round 3: February 4 or February 7 (application dues January 21). Notification of acceptance into the program will be made within two weeks after each interview round. International Student Applicants need to apply and interview no later than February dates to meet the ACPE International Student Visitor Program deadlines as set by the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program guidelines. Interested applicants contact Frank Impicciche at 317-948-3887 or fimpicci@clarian.org. For more information about Clarian, see www.clarian.org. (0137-a)

Clarian Health – Fall 2010 - We are beginning new units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) on September 6, 2010 that will end on December 17, 2010. You will receive credit for one unit of CPE in completion of this learning experience. You will meet with a group of learners for 6-hours each Monday from 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Students will provide 16 hours of spiritual care each week at Methodist Hospital, IU Hospital, or Riley Hospital for Children. Also, you will have opportunities to experience 7 on-call shifts during the unit. We offer a variety of pastoral settings including, adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, critical care, oncology, solid organ transplantation, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient pediatric services. Standard ACPE CPE applications may be sent electronically. We are currently interviewing for the fall units. For more information about this learning opportunity or CPE in general, please contact Frank Impicciche at fimpicci@clarian.org or at 317 948-7415. (0137-b)

Clarian Health – Winter 2011 - We are beginning interviews for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units that run from January 3 – April 15, 2011. You will receive credit for one unit of CPE in completion of this learning experience. You will meet with a group of learners for 6-hours each Monday from 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Students will provide 16 hours of spiritual care each week at Methodist Hospital, IU Hospital, or Riley Hospital for Children. Also, you will have opportunities to experience 7 on-call shifts during the unit. We offer a variety of pastoral settings including, adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, critical care, oncology, solid organ transplantation, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient pediatric services. Standard ACPE CPE applications may be sent electronically. We are currently interviewing for the fall units. For more information about this learning opportunity or CPE in general, please contact Frank Impicciche at fimpicci@clarian.org or at 317 948-7415. (0137-c)

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care: A new CPE program has just received “provisional accreditation” to begin in September 1 at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care in Cincinnati and Dayton . Karen Morrow will supervise the program. It will be one extended unit over nine months time, meeting one day a month with intervening video/phone conferences for 1 hour each week. Visits will be with hospice patients in homes, facilities and VITAS Hospice in-patient units. Details are at www.cpevitas.com. (Select Cincinnati/Dayton from the menu of program locations in the left column.) If you have any prospective students who have an interest in hospice or that you do not have room for in your upcoming units—we would appreciate referrals. It is quicker and easier to receive applications by email: karenmarie4847@sbcglobal.net Otherwise applications may be mailed to Rev. Karen Morrow, 8931 Sterling Ridge Run, Indianapolis, IN 46236 Phone (317) 826-8917 (0208)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hospice of the Bluegrass is seeking a CPE Coordinator. Located in Lexington, KY, we are one of the largest and oldest hospice agencies in the country. We have been in operation since 1978. We currently serve patients in 32 counties in North, Central and Southeast Kentucky. Our daily census is more than 1000 patients, served by 45 professional chaplains. Our CPE program, the first for a hospice organization, has been accredited for over 10 years with the most recent ACPE accreditation renewed in 2010. We typically provide units of CPE for interns in the Spring, Summer and Fall, and for 3-4 residents in the year-long program. Job Requirements include: Certification as ACPE supervisor or Associate supervisor; Board certification through APC, ACPE, or NACC; Master of Divinity or equivalent from accredited seminary; Current ecclesiastical endorsement from recognized religious organization; Excellent organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal skills. Job duties include: Responsible for all aspects of the CPE program; Budgets and payment of regular program expenses; Student selection; Unit assignments Record maintenance; Communication with the regional and national offices of ACPE, Inc.; Coordination of the accreditation process; Assurance that the STANDARDS of ACPE, Inc. are observed in all phases of the CPE program operation. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package included. Interested professionals may apply at www.hospicebg.org. E-mail questions to: recruitment@hospicebg.org EOE (0204)

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI has an opening for a per diem Chaplain. This per diem Chaplain will offer pastoral care to adults, children, and older adults currently inpatient at the hospital. This ministry could include any of the following duties: one-to-one visits, teaching Wellness and/or Spiritual groups with computer charting on these groups, leading Sunday worship, attending unit team meetings. He or she will fill in as needed during Staff Chaplain vacations or conferences. The qualifications for this position include successful completion of at least 2 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education). Bachelor's Degree required, a Master's of Divinity or a Master's Degree in Theological Studies strongly preferred. For further information about this position, please contact Frederic Koning, M.Div, Th.M at 616.281.6399 or by e-mail: frederic.koning@pinerest.org To apply for this position, please go to: http://www.pinerest.org/jobs/employment/application.asp (0133)

Director of Pastoral Care and Clinical Pastoral Education, Cincinnati, OH - Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion seeks to fill the position of Director of Pastoral Care and Clinical Pastoral Education in the Rabbinical School at its Cincinnati campus, appointment on July 1, 2010 or later (depending on availability). Candidates must be an ACPE-certified Supervisor, or progressing towards certification as an ACPE-certified Supervisor, and be an ordained rabbi with experience working with liberal Jewish communities and congregations. Instructional responsibilities (under the supervision of the Director of the Rabbinical School) include: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) courses at the HUC campus and overseeing students’ progress in CPE courses taught at other sites; Required courses in Human Relations and Pastoral Care; Participation in Professional Development courses, workshops, seminars; Supervision of 1-2 student sermons each year. Administrative responsibilities (under the supervision of the Dean) include: Serve as campus chaplain to students in the Rabbinical School, and be available to assist in providing pastoral services to faculty, staff, and graduate students. Ensure compliance with ACPE regulations and standards required to maintain the Cincinnati campus’s accreditation by the ACPE;As directed by the dean, participate in fundraising activities to support the CPE and other Professional Development programs, and maintain ongoing communication with donors; As directed by the dean, represent the Cincinnati campus of HUC-JIR to the URJ, CCAR, and the Cincinnati community. Candidates should be committed to excellence in scholarship, pedagogy, communal service and growth of a collegial environment; interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning; creating new and innovative partnerships and learning venues that further CPE training in general, and the Cincinnati campus’s CPE program in particular. The candidate must be positively inclined toward Reform Judaism and participate in the community’s religious life. Applications, with references, curricula vitae, and other supporting materials should be sent, no later than April 1, 2010, to: Dr. Mark Washofsky, Chair, Search Committee, Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, Phone: (513) 221-1875, ext. 3246 (0038)