Stephen Dutton
Elkton,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in Clinical Pastoral Education at Christiana Care Health System. Proven ability to enhance student performance through effective mentoring and curriculum development. Skilled in collaborative team management and conflict resolution, achieving a 95% student completion rate while fostering strong relationships with clinical staff.
- Skilled in the management of people and programs to engage strategic vision and goals.
- Served on the Board of Wilmington Friends School with fund raising responsibility.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Clinical Pastoral Education
Christiana Care Health System
09.2003 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented curriculum for all levels of ACPE, Inc. Clinical Pastoral Education.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clinical staff in medical units which students were assigned.
- Maximized performance of students by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Facilitated small group cohort processes in an adult learning context.
- Manged components of each level of program curriculum.
- Maintained a 95 plus percentile of students completion.
Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2003
- Developed and maintained curriculum and programming for an ACPE, Inc. Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
- Maximized performance of students and staff by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Dir of the Jefferson Community Violence Prevention
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
09.1998 - 09.2000
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others throughout south Philadelphia establishing a partnership for violence prevention.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success of the program.
ACPE Supervisory Candidate
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
09.1996 - 09.1998
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to nuances in adult education of diverse supervisory groups.
Pastoral Counselor
Aldie Counseling Center
09.1995 - 09.1997
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Utilized Addiction Severity Index to determine level of care needed.
- Facilitated an outpatient Partial Hospital Program for patients assigned that level of care.
Spiritual Care Advocate
Chandler Hall Health Services
09.1994 - 09.1996
- Participated in facility meetings with treatment team to develop successful aftercare plans.
- Assisted in completing and maintaining care management contracts during and after patient's hospitalization.
- Worked with enrollees to identify gaps in care or obstacles to care.
- Documented activities and progress in electronic medical record per defined policy and procedures.
Clinical Staff Chaplain
Hahnemann University Hospital
09.1993 - 09.1996
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Developed and implemented processes to meet and offer support to newly admitted families in inpatient areas.
- Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
Clinical Staff Chaplain
1917 Clinic University of Ala. Birmingham Hospital
12.1992 - 09.1993
- Counseled and provided care to patients with HIV disease a life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Provided Education to the United Methodist Clergy enabling compassionate care for people living with HIV disease.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
- Planned and implemented an HIV Conference at the 16th Street Baptist Church featuring as keynote speaker Ms. Mary Fisher.
Pastoral Counseling Center Coordinator
Baptist Medical Center
09.1984 - 11.1992
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Provided Pastoral Psychotherapy and Counseling to a diverse client population.
- Provided DSM diagnosis with appropriate interventions for treatment.
Pastoral Counseling Resident
Baptist Medical Center
09.1984 - 09.1986
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed them to further investigate patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
- Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
- Participated in and successfully completed the Pastoral Psychotherapy residency
Clinical Pastoral Eduction Resident
Baptist Medical Center
09.1983 - 08.1984
- Served as Chaplain Resident in Labor and Delivery, Surgical Units and provided on-call coverage in a rotation with peers.
- Performed rounds to discuss patient care plans, review pastoral diagnostic assessments, communicate with patients and provide spiritual and emotional support during serous illness, injury and end of life.
- Participated in and successfully completed the academic requirements in order to complete the residency.
Senior Pastor
Falling River Baptist Church
08.1979 - 08.1983
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led the congregation in completing the construction of a sanctuary and implemented fund raising in order to ensure payment of debt in five years.
Education
Decatur High School
Decatur, ALBachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KYDoctor of Ministry - Pastoral Counseling
Columbia Theological Seminary
Atlanta, GA05-1992
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care And Counseling
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY06-1979
Skills
- Content marketing
- Brand management
- Salesforce management
- Collaborative team management
Accomplishments
- Retired member in good standing of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
- Collaborated with team of Department of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy ChristianaCare in the development of a community project to support the staff of Friendship House homeless ministry project in Wilmington Delaware.
- Developed and maintained and coordinated the success of three pastoral counseling centers in the state of Alabama at Gardendale First Baptist Church, Cullman First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church Anniston, Alabama.
Certification
Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
Certified Educator with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
Timeline
Manager Clinical Pastoral Education
Christiana Care Health System
09.2003 - 08.2025
Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2003
Dir of the Jefferson Community Violence Prevention
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
09.1998 - 09.2000
ACPE Supervisory Candidate
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
09.1996 - 09.1998
Pastoral Counselor
Aldie Counseling Center
09.1995 - 09.1997
Spiritual Care Advocate
Chandler Hall Health Services
09.1994 - 09.1996
Clinical Staff Chaplain
Hahnemann University Hospital
09.1993 - 09.1996
Clinical Staff Chaplain
1917 Clinic University of Ala. Birmingham Hospital
12.1992 - 09.1993
Pastoral Counseling Center Coordinator
Baptist Medical Center
09.1984 - 11.1992
Pastoral Counseling Resident
Baptist Medical Center
09.1984 - 09.1986
Clinical Pastoral Eduction Resident
Baptist Medical Center
09.1983 - 08.1984
Senior Pastor
Falling River Baptist Church
08.1979 - 08.1983
Decatur High School
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Campbellsville University
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Counseling
Columbia Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care And Counseling
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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