ACPE Certified Educator

Location: Mercy Health System
Schedule: Full-Time
Department: Mission & Ministry

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, we bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. As an ACPE Certified Educator, you'll play a vital role in developing future chaplains and spiritual care professionals while advancing Mercy's commitment to whole-person care.

Job Overview

The ACPE Certified Educator provides educational leadership, clinical supervision, and program support for Mercy's ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs. This role partners with Mission leaders, Spiritual Care teams, chaplains, and learners to deliver high-quality educational experiences that support spiritual care excellence across Mercy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain ACPE accreditation standards and requirements.
• Develop, administer, and enhance CPE programs for Level I, Level II, and Certified Educator Candidates (CEC).
• Provide educational and clinical supervision to CPE students in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, interviews, orientation, and evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with the Director of CPE, Spiritual Care leaders, Mission leaders, and chaplain colleagues.
• Maintain required records, reports, and accreditation documentation.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that supports interfaith and ecumenical dialogue.
• Integrate Catholic identity, theology, sacramental ministry, and Mercy culture into educational programming.
• Engage in continued professional development through research, curriculum development, and participation in the broader ACPE community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate Theological Degree

Experience

• 2+ years as an ACPE Certified Educator Candidate

Certification

• Certified Educator Eligible through ACPE (Phase II Committee completed within 6 months of hire)
• Board Certified Eligible through a recognized chaplain certification organization

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an ACPE Certified Educator
• Certified Educator, National Faculty through ACPE
• Board Certified Chaplain

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of ACPE standards and educational practices
• Experience in curriculum development and adult education
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and supervisory skills
• Ability to teach and engage learners from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Commitment to Mercy's Mission, Vision, and Values

Join Mercy

Help shape the next generation of spiritual care professionals while making a meaningful impact on patients, families, and coworkers across Mercy's ministry. Apply today to join a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate care and lifelong learning.