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Director of Pastoral Services and Education
Job ID: 2503019668
Date posted: 07/21/2025
Facility: Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Description
Responsible for guiding the development and implementation of an effective system-wide ministry of Pastoral Care. Is responsible for the oversight of all components of the Valley Baptist Health System CPE Programs and its integration into the pastoral care services for patients, families and staff. Oversees the provision of ministry to the spiritual and emotional needs of all patients, families, and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious preference. Facilitates effective pastoral ministry for the system’s Pastoral Care Departments through providing ongoing ministry support, guidance and encouragement for the facilities Pastoral Care Directors. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
2503019668Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: 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)
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry degree from an accredited theological school
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Pastoral ministry in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years. Two (2) years of autonomous supervision at an accredited ACPE Center. Pastoral ministry in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Pastoral leadership and management position in a clinical setting, at least two (2) years.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: 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
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Ordained by faith group.
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