ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION INC

The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Inc. specializes in the accreditation and delivery of clinical pastoral education programs that integrate spiritual care with mental health and behavioral health services for federal personnel. Their core capabilities center on developing, evaluating, and accrediting chaplaincy training programs aligned with professional standards in pastoral care, trauma-informed spiritual support, and interdisciplinary mental health collaboration. They provide technical expertise in curriculum design for faith-based clinical education, competency-based assessment of chaplains, and the institutional integration of spiritual care into healthcare and military environments. Key differentiators include their nationally recognized accreditation framework for clinical pastoral education, deep alignment with VA and DoD chaplaincy standards, and experience in certifying spiritual care providers for high-stress, trauma-exposed settings such as veterans’ hospitals and deployed military units. The contractor maintains a sustained relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs, delivering accreditation services for clinical pastoral education programs, supporting the National Chaplain Office, and ensuring compliance with federal standards for spiritual care in veteran healthcare. They also provide similar accreditation and training support to the Department of Defense, particularly for chaplaincy readiness and pastoral care integration in military installations and overseas operations. Their primary industry focus is on professional organizations (NAICS 813920), where they serve as a certifying body for pastoral education, supplemented by work in professional development training (611430), educational support services (611710), and mental health practitioner services (621330). This positions them as a niche leader in federally recognized spiritual care credentialing. As a nonprofit professional association headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the organization operates as a non-governmental entity with no federal certifications. Their market presence is defined by their authoritative role in setting and sustaining standards for clinical pastoral education across federal healthcare and defense systems.