Director of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.   

As Director of Clinical Pastoral Education, this ACPE National Faculty Certified Educator oversees the ministry of the CPE programs, takes the lead in establishing new programs of CPE and is responsible for curriculum development and a variety of administrative duties including but not limited to maintenance of ACPE Accreditation.

• Plans all aspects of the Clinical Pastoral Education program to include recruitment of students, selection and supervision of CPE students, and ACPE accreditation responsibilities.
• Attends ACPE meetings as appropriate, as well as ACPE national meetings once a year, and other professional meetings, as appropriate, networking and advocating for ministry with elders and CPE in long term care and CCRC settings. 
• Act as member of the Professional Advisory Group for Goodwin House Incorporated, Clinical Pastoral Education program.  
• Develops and maintains relationships with partnering institutions, including Inova Hospital System, Medstar Palliative Care, the Virginia Theological Seminary, Wesley Theological Seminary, and others as opportunity arises.
• Coordinates with all four of our life plan communities' Spiritual Care Departments, religious services, Spirituality Groups, Support groups and in-service training in order to include CPE students and for their work to be supported. 
• Assists other Departments such as the Social Work, Life Enrichment, Hospice and Nursing in supportive ways that will further their goals and objectives.
• Develops ways that will further sensitivity and respect to various faith traditions represented by residents and staff. Provides spiritual care with religious and non-religious members of the community, honoring their preferences. 
• Provides spiritual care for residents, their families and team members as scheduled or requested.

• Master of Divinity from an Accredited Seminary.
• ACPE Certified Educator and National Faculty in the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
• Must have a minimum of five year of pastoral experience preferably in a long term care facility.
• Must demonstrate social skills to be able to engage in diverse populations.
• Must be able to relate to seniors who are suffering chronic physical, psychological and spiritual pain.
• Training and experience in administering a CPE program. 
• Ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Additional education a plus, particularly in field of grief, loss and aging.

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.