Highlights
The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Resident provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to patients, families, and co-workers while participating in an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education program under the supervision of an ACPE Certified Educator. Through the intense practice of ministry and reflection with peers, chaplain-mentors, preceptors and Certified Educator(s), CPE residents develop and practice skills for spiritual care in traditional, non-traditional, and institutional settings.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Springfield, Missouri |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | https://www.mercy.net/ |
Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
A Chaplain Resident is enrolled in a Mercy Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program, designed for persons wanting to certify as professional chaplains or for persons who are seeking advanced training in spiritual care. Through the intense practice of ministry and reflection with peers, chaplain-mentors, preceptors and Certified Educator(s), CPE residents develop and practice skills for spiritual care in traditional, non-traditional, and institutional settings. CPE Residents' ministry includes patients, families, hospital personnel and larger community. The CPE program is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, Inc). ACPE is nationally recognized as an accrediting agency in the field of clinical pastoral education by the U.S. Secretary of Education through the U.S. Department of Education.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Resident
Position Summary
The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Resident provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to patients, families, and co-workers while participating in an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education program under the supervision of an ACPE Certified Educator. This role combines clinical ministry experience with professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration in a healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
- Conduct spiritual assessments, develop care plans, and document interventions in the medical record.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including participation in patient care discussions and ethical consultations.
- Provide evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday pastoral coverage as assigned.
- Plan and facilitate worship services, memorials, and other spiritual support programs.
- Participate fully in CPE educational activities, including seminars, group discussions, evaluations, and written assignments.
- Maintain compliance with departmental policies, patient confidentiality standards, and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate Mercy's mission, values, and service standards in all interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Graduate theological degree or equivalent training required.
- Must be accepted into Mercy Hospital Springfield's Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Program.
Experience
- Experience in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or a related faith-based setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions.
- Understanding of spiritual care, ethics, and pastoral counseling principles.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, email, and electronic documentation systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience.
- Progress toward board certification as a chaplain.
- Experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare environment.
Core Competencies
- Spiritual & Pastoral Care
- Compassionate Communication
- Crisis & Grief Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cultural & Religious Sensitivity
- Professional Growth & Reflection
- Documentation & Care Planning
- Patient-Centered Service Excellence
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
About Company
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.