Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Resident to join its accredited ACPE program within the Department of Pastoral Care. This residency-level role provides structured, supervised training in professional spiritual care across a large, faith-inspired health system that includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a broad ambulatory footprint — all with more than 120 years of community presence. The CPE Resident works toward Level I ACPE outcomes while delivering direct pastoral care to patients, families, and staff of all backgrounds, faiths, and ages.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for this position
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support, including continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Accredited ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) residency program embedded within a fully staffed Department of Pastoral Care
- Structured training toward Level I ACPE outcomes using an action-reflection model of learning
- Peer group supervision and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, ministers, families, and clinical staff
- Pastoral care delivered across a multi-site system: six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services
- Scope of care encompasses spiritual, emotional, and relational health needs for patients, families, and employees regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, or religious background
- Responsibilities include in-service education, worship service facilitation, consultation response, and community and volunteer engagement
- Participation in environmental assessment of hospital units to identify and prioritize ministry needs
- Affiliation with the Baptist School of Health Professions and a system-wide physician network supporting an integrated care environment
Qualifications
- Minimum: Graduate of an accredited college or university plus at least one year of theological school coursework
- Preferred: Graduate academic or professional degree from an accredited theological school — Master of Divinity or equivalent
- Minimum experience: Background ranging from a serious vocational call to ministry through active parish or congregational ministry
- Preferred experience: Demonstrated potential for Level I and Level II CPE competency; ability to integrate theology with professional and personal clinical relationships
- Required: Ordination or formal endorsement for ministry by a recognized religious body, and/or meeting the admission requirements of the CPE program
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a rich blend of deep cultural heritage, vibrant arts and culinary scenes, and year-round warm weather. The city is home to the River Walk, the Alamo, world-class medical institutions, and a cost of living that remains well below most major U.S. metros. Outdoor recreation, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country make San Antonio an appealing destination for clinicians and trainees at any stage of their career.