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Student and Career Openings
CPE RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center (MSVMC), Toledo, Ohio is a 500+ bed major tertiary teaching and regional
referral center for critical care, has an exciting opportunity for three full-time CPE residents to work with its dedicated Pastoral Care Staff.
Mercy St. Vincent, a member of Mercy Health Partners, sponsored by the Grey Nuns and Sisters of Mercy, has long been
a leader in Northwest Ohio at providing quality medical care/education and promoting community development with a bias towards
the underserved. The 3-unit residency runs 8/27/10-8/26/11. The annual stipend is $29,000
plus benefits. Tuition is $325.00 per unit. Prerequisites: Minimum of one unit of CPE required; master’s degree
in theology/pastoral care preferred. Program Supervisor, Stephen O’Brien: D.Min. Application fee: $25.00. To apply
or for more information, contact: Kim McClung, Academic Program Specialist, Pastoral Care Department, Mercy St Vincent
Medical Center, 2213 Cherry St, Toledo, OH 43608 or email: Kim_McClung@mhsnr.org. Ph: 419-251-4650. MSVMC’s CPE Program, accredited by ACPE,
is on the web at www.mercyweb.org. (0054)
 Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington, KY, is now accepting applications for three ACPE accredited residency
positions for the 2010-2011 year which begins on July 1, 2010. This is a twelve-month position, offering 3 units of Level
I and Level II CPE credit. Residents will receive a stipend of $25,000 plus medical and dental benefits
at employee cost. Other benefits include five days of paid vacation, six paid holidays, and up to five
paid sick days and professional development days. Hospice of the Bluegrass provides quality end-of-life
care to patients and family members in home care settings, nursing homes, and inpatient units. Coverage
area includes 32 northern, central, and southeastern Kentucky counties operating from seven sites. CPE
residents are important members of the interdisciplinary care team. Residents gain experience in using spiritual assessments,
family systems theory, team leadership skills and conflict resolution skills to enhance relationships with patients and staff
as they provide end of life spiritual care. Applicants for the program must have completed seminary and one unit of ACPE CPE.
A $50 non-refundable application
fee and an on-site interview are required. For further information,
please contact Carol Green at 800-276-5344 extension 404 or e-mail cgreen@hospicebg.org. Also, please check out the web site for Hospice
of the Bluegrass at www.hospicebg.org. The Hospice of the Bluegrass CPE program is accredited by The Association
for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., 1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 103, Decatur, GA 30033-4611.
(9341)
UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY has three CPE residency positions are available beginning
on September 1, 2009. All candidates need to have completed at least one unit of ACPE training. Additional
requirements are: Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited program, professional standing within a recognized
denomination, an ability to work creatively and openly within an interfaith setting, a thoroughly filled out and reflective
Standard ACPE application form, and a successful interview. We pay a stipend of $22,000 (plus), provide free parking, generous
vacation, holiday, and sick leave and all benefits afforded to Hospital Staff (except retirement). We are a quaternary setting
with an expanding emergency department, a cancer center, a children’s hospital, and are on the cutting edge of several
medical specialties. The non-refundable application fee is $50 and is deducted from the already reduced tuition.
Intern positions are also availabnle for the Fall Extended Unit beginning in mid-September (2009) without stipend. Extended
unit applicants must be working at a Master's degree level, have standing in a recognized denomination and an ability to work
in an interfaith setting. There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 (made out to Pastoral Care - UK Hospital)
which is deducted from tuition upon aceptance into the program, The fee must must be included with the Standard ACPE
application form. Interns and Residents at UK can expect to have classes with students from several other centers in Lexington
including the VA and Hospice of the Bluegrass. Please send inquiries to:
Rev. Dr. Donna B. Farrar (dbfarr3@email.uky.edu). UK Chandler Medical
Center, Pastoral Care, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0293.
(9175)
Lexington VA Medical Center has openings for three CPE residencies beginning September 2, 2009 through August 13, 2010. Benefits
include stipend of $26,330, free parking, health insurance options, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. No application fee
or tuition. Prior ACPE unit required. The Lexington VAMC is currently a satellite CPE center of Norton Healthcare,
Louisville. Interested applicants please contact Rev. Don Chase, CPE Coordinator, (859) 281-3910 or email: donald.chase@va.gov (9090)
St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital - 6 CPE Residency positions to be filled at our Pastoral Care and Education Department. This year-long
residency program (3 ACPE Units) begins on Aug. 24, 2009 through Aug.
13, 2010. Benefits include: stipend of $23,500 for First-Year Residents and $24,500 for Second-Year Residents; free parking,
medical insurance options after the first month, 21 PTO days (it includes holidays, vocation, and sick days). Application
fee is $25. Tuition is $150 per CPE Unit. The hospital is a 660-bed tertiary care and academic medical center.
Specialties also include mental health and chemical dependency services (Stress Center), surgery, cardiology, oncology, organ
transplantation, pediatrics, Women’s Hospital, and intensive care units. Prior
ACPE unit required. More information can be found at http://www.stvincent.org/default.htm. Please, direct questions or applications to: Rev. Rhonda Gilligan-Gillespie,
RAGILLIG@stvincent.org, tel. (317) 338-9874; fax (317) 338-2987. Mailing address: St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Pastoral
Care and Education, 2001 West 86th St., P.O. Box 40970, Indianapolis, IN 46240-0970 (9083)
Clarian
Health Partners in Indianapolis, IN is seeking to fill first
and second-year CPE Residency positions beginning August 31, 2010 and ending on August 30, 2011.
The specialty foci of a second year are (1) critical care ministry with children in
Riley Hospital for Children and (2) Medical Ethics and Pastoral Care. First year stipend: $23,660.
Second year stipend: $24,660. Tuition is minimal: $100 for each unit ($300 total for the year).
A full benefit package is offered. Responsibilities include: provide quality pastoral
care to patients, families and staff in assigned areas; weekly on-call throughout the year; full participation in CPE seminars,
lead chapel services and, for 2nd year Residents, submit a written end-of-year research project/presentation.
Interested applicants must possess the following qualifications: for first year applicants –
one (preferably two) units of ACPE CPE, ordained and/or endorsed by his/her faith group, Masters of Divinity or equivalent.
2nd year applicants must have completed one year of ACPE CPE Residency, be ordained and/or endorsed
by his/her faith group, Masters of Divinity or equivalent and significant ministry experience with children in acute care
settings. Clarian Health Partners, Inc., is made up of three premier hospitals: Indiana University
Hospital known internationally for cancer research and treatment as well as the primary training center for Indiana School
of Medicine; Riley Hospital for Children also recognized internationally for specialization in childhood illness and Pediatric
trauma and Methodist Hospital, recognized for excellence as a Level One Trauma Center, heart and other organ transplants,
and Neuroscience Intensive Care, to name a few. All three hospitals are connected by an elevated train
system for easy access. If interested, please contact Frank S. Impicciche, Coordinator of CPE, Clarian
Health Partners, Inc., (317) 274-7415 or email: fimpicci@clarian.org (9187) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI is seeking Supervisor,
Spiritual Support Services to provide pastoral care that attends to the spiritual needs
of the patients, their families, staff and personnel of the Henry Ford Health System; to provide opportunities for the discussion
of religious spiritual and ethical dimensions of health care for clergy, health care professionals and interested laity; and
to engage in partnership with the religious community of Detroit to promote health and wholeness. Minimum requirements
include: Masters Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious studies or related field and six units of ACPE. Certification
through NACC, ACPE or equivalent is preferred. Position is full time (40 hours/rotating shifts). Weekends & holidays may
be required (flexibility is essential). You may apply on the website www.henryfordcareers.com, the job number is 115668. Application deadline is November 3, 2009. Contact Bronwyn Davis, Recruitment Specialist,
bdavis1@hfhs.org
CPE SUPERVISOR Clarian Health, Indianapolis, IN Out of our mission, values, and spirit of innovation
and excellence in care, education, research, and service, Clarian Health is seeking an ACPE Supervisor or Associate Supervisor
for our downtown campus. Clarian’s central downtown location affords unique and varied settings for CPE experiences
including adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, multicultural patient population and work environment, academic health
care system, and the nation’s highest intensity pediatric hospital. Our three downtown hospitals
– Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children – united in 1997 under Clarian
Health. Taking excellence in patient care, education and research to the next level, Clarian Health opened Clarian West Medical
Center in 2004, followed by Clarian North Medical Center in 2005, and Lafayette's Clarian Arnett Hospital in Fall 2008. A
private, nonprofit organization, Clarian owns or is affiliated more than 20 hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana
and is closely tied to the Indiana University School of Medicine.This position will provide CPE education
and supervision to students at all levels of learning including Level I, Level II, and Supervisory CPE at our downtown facilities
and potentially on the campus of one of the affiliate hospitals. Qualified applicants will have a strong
theoretical framework for supervision, demonstrated ability to use ongoing consultation for personal and professional development,
and interest/experience in pediatric pastoral care. As a result of our resources, we are able to offer candidates a competitive
salary and benefits package including full medical/dental/vision, domestic partner coverage, free parking, and 28 paid-time-off
days, which include holidays and sick days. Interested applicants please contact Frank S. Impicciche, Coordinator
of Pastoral Education, Clarian Health Partners, Inc., (317) 274-7415 or email: fimpicci@clarian.org or log on to www.clarian.org to learn more. (9285)
DIRECTOR SPIRITUAL CARE
Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio is a Level I Trauma Hospital, highly acclaimed for its physician and other healthcare professional education
programs. Our nearly 9,000 employees, medical professionals and volunteers are committed to the health and wellness
of our community and excellence in patient care. We are seeking a Director of Spiritual Care to administer, direct
and coordinate religious and pastoral functions in the Medical Center, providing our staff, patients, families and visitors
with supportive counseling and spiritual comfort. This position serves as a liaison with the community and religious
leaders and is responsible for directing the Clinical Pastoral Education program. The Director also oversees the work
of the entire Spiritual Care Department including employees, students, associates and volunteers. The successful
candidate must be a graduate of an accredited seminary or theological school and ordained/endorsed as clergy by the denomination/faith
group to which s/he belongs. At least 2 years pastoral care experience needed. Certification by the Association
for Clinical Pastoral Education as a full supervisor is required with at least 2 years experience conducting clinical pastoral
education. Akron General Medical Center is a proud winner of North Coast 99 top employers for 6 consecutive years.
Our CPE program has been accredited and well respected for 22 years. For consideration, please submit your application and
resume online at www.akrongeneral.org/careers. (9083)
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)
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