• Clinical Pastoral Edu Intern

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TX)


    JOB SUMMARY

    The Clinical Pastoral EDU Intern provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation under the direct supervision of an ACPE Certified Educator. The CPE Internship may be designed as an intensive ten (10) week, full-time program or designed as a part-time, extended program lasting up to twenty-six (26) weeks. The program is accredited by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education and governance of Baylor Scott & White Health policies and procedures.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

    + Fulfills CPE requirements as designated within the ACPE Standards and the specific CPE Curriculum as outlined in the Baylor Scott & White Health CPE System Student Handbook.

    + Gains knowledge and experience through various eduational and clinical assignments.

    + Professional Chaplain who serves as a ?Mentor? in the intern?s provision of spiritual care within the context of the interdisciplinary teams context.

    + Completes EPIC training and properly documents spiritual care and pastoral assessments and care within the EPIC templates.

    + Receives assignments through a supervisor and works on their own under limited supervision to complete projects and tasks as assigned.

    + Attends and participates in all CPE seminars and supervision on a weekly basis in fulfillment of ACPE Level I Learning Objectives and Outcomes.

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

    + Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.

    + Knowledge of the methods and methods of spiritual care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.

    + Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.

    + Able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.

    + Relational and listening skills.

    + Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.

    + Ability to counsel people during periods of stress.

    + Ability to be inclusive and respectful of people who represent differences in faith, race, culture and sexual orientation

    + Enrollment in or completed a Master's degree in theology studies or closely related discipline at an institution accredited by a member of the council for higher education accreditation preferred.

    + Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.

    BENEFITS

    Our competitive benefits package includes the following

     

    Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

     

    401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

     

    Tuition Reimbursement

     

    PTO accrual beginning Day 1

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

    + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.