Army MOS · Support
56D Clinical Pastoral Educator
Overview
A clinical pastoral educator directs Clinical Pastoral Education and other chaplain professional training programs, screens students, develops curricula, and trains students. The educator consults with commanders and chaplain supervisors, conducts interdisciplinary training, advises on accreditation requirements, and represents the installation at professional training conferences.
Core Skills
- curriculum design and development
- adult learning and instructional design
- program management
- training needs analysis
- classroom and seminar instruction
- mentoring and coaching
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- accreditation and compliance management
- stakeholder communication
- data-driven program evaluation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Event scheduling software
Civilian Career Paths
- Chaplaincy
- Training and Education
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI)
- Certification in Thanatology (CT) · Funded
- Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
- Diplomate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Career Growth
- Fellow in Thanatology (FT)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) · Funded
- National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
What the Work Involves
- Pray and promote spirituality.
- Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
- Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
- Organize and lead regular religious services.
- Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
Related Occupations
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Social and Human Service Assistants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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