Description

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 educational and clinical assignments.
• Professional Chaplain who serves as a mentor in the interns 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 individual 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 principles 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.
  • Interpersonal and listening skills.
  • Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
  • Ability to counsel and comfort individuals 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