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Clinical Pastoral Education, Resident

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

About the role

Clinical Pastoral Education, Resident - (956311)

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education
A completed ACPE application, an admission interview with a qualified interviewer, either graduation from high school/completion of GED or ordination by a religious/spiritual tradition or commission to function in spiritual care by an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE. and

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's Degree From a CHEA recognized program preferred. and
One (1) unit of ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) credit.

JOB DUTIES

Responds for emergencies, traumas, deaths, code blues, end-of-life decisions, ethical conflicts, crisis, and disasters within 30 minutes of request.
Assesses patient needs for spiritual support and provides necessary services and interventions. Assists with family conflicts and personal relationships for patients, guests and staff.
Coordinates pre-surgery and surgery support to patients and guests and provides routine patient visitation.
Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts, department logs, and hospital reporting systems. Communicates between department staff to ensure continuous service of patient needs.
Attends and participates in department staff meetings.
Provides spiritual support resources appropriate to developmental, emotional and psychological needs of patients, guest and staff.
Administers to sacramental needs of patients, guests and staff. Facilitates contacting patient's own clergy. Provides worship opportunities for patients, guests and staff.
Serves as advocate and educational resource spiritual and ethical concerns for patients, guest and staff.
Participates in on-going professional development including supervision, spiritual direction, continuing education and retreats.
Provides consultation service to staff on specific patient needs. Provides referral to outside resources for additional support and counseling in collaboration with social work, nursing, and /or other members of health care team.
Provides education to staff on utilization of Spiritual Care, ethics, Advance Directives, and other needs as requested. Pro