The Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE)

Announcement

Bryan Bass-Riley, M.Div., MS, LPC, NCC, CPSP Diplomate in CPE Supervision will be retiring as PPI’s CPE lead in June 2020. He has overseen the program for several years, drawing unsurpassed respect and admiration for his masterful approach and presence. The PPI is grateful to Bryan’s unwavering commitment and grace throughout his time in this important role.

As a result of this, Bryan and the PPI Leadership Team have carefully considered the optimal path forward, and how to best protect the program’s well-being and service to our community. We have decided to take a 2-year hiatus beginning July 2020. This is aimed at strengthening the program’s infrastructure and prepare for its next supervisor. While we understand that this is a significant pause, we are confident that it is the right action to ensure the highest quality of service for many years to come. During this interim period, PPI will be maintaining a waitlist for anyone interested in applying to PPI’s CPE when we reconvene in 2022. To be added, please contact our Executive Director, Patti Campbell at pcampbell@ppicounseling.org

We have been working together with regional CPE programs regarding this change and would like to also offer the following CPE referral and contact network continuing to provide this invaluable service below:

Referral to Regional CPE Programs

Extended Unit at UPMC Shadyside

Extended Unit at UPMC Presbyterian and Senior Living

Supervisor:

Reverend Dr. Charles Starr (Charlie)

starrcm@upmc.edu

412-623-1691

Extended Unit at UPMC Presbyterian and Senior Living

Co Supervisors:

Gaea Thomson, M.Div., CPSP Diplomate

Director, Pastoral Care

UPMC Senior Communities

thompsonga@upmc.edu

Larry Heimer, D. Min., CPSP Diplomate

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Manager, Office of Spiritual Care

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

heimerls@upmc.edu

Reverend R. Mark Eberly, D.Min., B.C.C. *

ACPE Certified Educator/Supervisor

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Director of Clinical Pastoral Education

Office # 412-822-1558

Robert.eberly@va.gov

Reverend R. Mark Eberly, D.Min., B.C.C. *

Paid residency program also available with pre-requisite of one completed unit acquired through any of these sites.* The chaplaincy residency program is a year’s commitment. Chaplain residents receive a stipend of approximately $30,000 with excellent benefits. Alumni have expressed that the experience has been an exceptionally worthwhile investment of time and energy. Slots remain open for the 2020-21 (starting in September). If interested, please contact Reverend Mark Eberly as soon as possible.