Location: Houston, TX 77074
Duration: 12+ Months (Contract with possible extension)
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced ACPE Associate Educator to support the delivery and advancement of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs. This role plays a critical part in chaplaincy training, program supervision, staff development, and interdepartmental collaboration in a hospital setting.
Collaborate on the design and delivery of educational programs within accredited CPE residency and internship structures
Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate interns and residents enrolled in ACPE-accredited programs
Provide mentoring and coaching to CPE participants
Manage and support chaplaincy personnel including performance evaluation, development, and staffing needs
Contribute to departmental budgeting and statistical reporting
Support and develop spiritual care services that benefit patients, families, and healthcare teams
Represent chaplaincy services in administrative, managerial, and interdisciplinary settings
Lead and participate in educational initiatives for healthcare staff, volunteers, and faith communities
Maintain collaborative relationships with local faith-based organizations
Support professional development efforts, act as preceptor and mentor to less experienced chaplaincy staff
Promote service excellence by providing compassionate, respectful, and personalized care
Participate in hospital committees and interdepartmental efforts as assigned
Perform additional duties as required by leadership
Minimum 3 years of experience in Chaplaincy Services
Completion of at least one-year ACPE-accredited residency (two years preferred)
Endorsement by a recognized faith group for chaplaincy
Proven ability to provide inclusive, sensitive spiritual care in a diverse healthcare environment
Master of Divinity or equivalent as defined by ACPE standards
ACPE Certified Educator or ACPE Certified Associate Educator