Director of Pastoral Services and Education

Director of Pastoral Services and Education

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Responsible for guiding the development and implementation of an effective system‑wide ministry of Pastoral Care. Oversee all components of the Valley Baptist Health System CPE Programs and their integration into pastoral care services for patients, families and staff. Provide ministry to the spiritual and emotional needs of all patients, families, and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious preference.

Facilitate effective pastoral ministry for the system’s Pastoral Care Departments by providing ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement for facility Pastoral Care Directors. Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited college or university. Graduate professional degree from an Accredited Theological School (ATS). Completion of four (4) units of CPE and must be a Certified Educator through the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE).

Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry degree from an accredited theological school.

Pastoral ministry in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years. Two (2) years of autonomous supervision at an accredited ACPE Center.

Pastoral leadership and management position in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years.

Certified as an ACPE Certified Educator by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains or its affiliate cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement by faith group.

Ordained by faith group.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered the position and required to be vaccinated, proof of full vaccination or a religious/medical exemption will be required. Exemptions will require regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Director

Full-time

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Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices