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Under the supervision of the Senior Director, Spiritual Care Services, this is a management position responsible for designing, developing, implementing and managing all aspects of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at PIH Health Whittier Hospital.  Maintain programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with standards set forth by accrediting body Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE), as well as goals and objectives, established with the Senior Director of Spiritual Care Services.  Provide quality education and training of students as appropriate for the hospital. Provide ongoing supervision of CPE interns and residents. 

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• In-depth knowledge of the CPE process, especially as it applies to managing a program.
• Teaching and supervisory skills.
• Financial skills to manage the annual CPE budget.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal competence working with a diverse group.
• Team building and facilitator skills.
• Computer and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; to work with the Spiritual Care Department to effectively grow the CPE program and work with other PIH Health hospitals as well as other organizations and service providers.

Required:

• Master of Divinity or equivalent degree.
• Certification as an ACPE Supervisor.
• Denominational Ordination and Endorsement.
• Experience in CPE curriculum development.
• Full knowledge and understanding of the standards and outcomes expected by the accrediting organizations.
• 2 or more years work as a staff chaplain in an acute care setting.
• Experience in teaching at least 5 units of CPE. 

Preferred:

•  Experience in building a CPE program is desirable.

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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