ACPE Certified Educator/Full-time/Mercy Hospital OKC

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate Theological Degree

Experience: 2+ years as an ACPE Certified Educator Candidate
Certification(s): Certified Educator Eligible (Meet Phase II Committee within 6 months of hire) by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. Board Certified Eligible from one of the following recognized bodies: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)/Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI), National Association of Veteran Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or other equivalent nationally recognized chaplain certification bodies, with comparable qualification requirements, as approved by Mercy's Vice President of Mission and Ministry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Graduate Theological Degree
Experience: 2+ years' experience as an ACPE Certified Education

Certification(s): Certification as Certified Educator, National Faculty by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. Board Certification from one of the following recognized bodies: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)/Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI), National Association of Veteran Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC),National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or other equivalent nationally recognized chaplain certification bodies, with comparable qualification requirements, as approved by Mercy's Vice President of Mission and Ministry.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Organization, attention to detail, knowledge of ACPE accreditation, vision for implementing experiential education model.

• Able to create and develop curriculum, manage a classroom, navigate interpersonal conflict, and evaluate educational needs.

• Able to assess student readiness, potential, and program fit.

• Demonstrate alignment with mission and ethical practices in CPE and healthcare.

• Comfortable in matrixed environments; integrate local needs with ministry-wide strategy and collaborate across departments.

• Basic research literacy, thorough knowledge of spiritual care and its applications, ability to connect theory to praxis, understanding of how to pace effective learning in a classroom environment.

• Able to synthesize a wide variety of needs and cultures, especially Catholic identity, theology, and sacramental ministry into a cohesive curriculum.

• Use technology effectively to support and deliver instruction in virtual learning environments.

• Openness and interest in learning new skills and theories of hospital chaplaincy and CPE education.
  
• Ability to respond sensitively to people of various religious, social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

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.