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S E R V I N G T H E
R E L I G I O U S C O M M U N I T Y W I T H. . .
- Candidate Assessment for
Ordination
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- Consultation and Counseling
for Clergy in Transition
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- Organizational Consultation to
Judicatories
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W H A
T M A K E S C A R E E R P A T
H U N I Q U E ?
Our Staff...
brings an unprecedented blend of psychology, pastoral counseling, ministry,
social work and psychiatry to our services.
- A multi disciplinary, exceptional group of
Psychologists, Pastoral Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Psychiatrist.
- Each brings over twenty five years of
professional experience
- A unique group of seasoned clinicians,
familiar with religious
vocations and the psychological and organizational dimensions of
religious bodies.
Our Reports
- Timely & Individualized
- Within 4 - 6 weeks after the testing you
will receive a report with pertinent information to assess your
candidate's appropriateness for the ministry.
Candidate
Assessment
Provide a guide to assessing the
psychological challenges and opportunities of the candidate for ministry
including:
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A psychological evaluation
using standardized testing and vocational inventories. These instruments
will address personality factors, areas of vulnerability, life skills,
goals and objectives, and emotional maturity.
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A comprehensive interview
conducted by a seasoned clinician.
Reports will be furnished to the appropriate ordaining bodies, with the
written permission of the client.
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A candidate assessment may be
individualized by the kinds of tests utilized, the character of the
personal interview, and/or the length and specificity of the reports
required.
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Orientation or Follow-up
Consultation with ordaining body. Our psychologist will present the
evaluation, including interpretation of the subtleties of raw scores upon
request.
Consultation
and Counseling
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Post assessment, short term
counseling and guidance.
If needed referral to our staff of Pastoral Counselors, or other qualified
and licensed practitioners in the clients own geographical area.
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Counseling for vocational
re-evaluation for ordained clergy in transition.
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Organizational consultation
with a committee or judicatory to develop standards and identify qualities
indicative of a successful match between candidates and the role of the
clergy person.
Career Path Staff
Executive Director
Robert H. Clark, STM; Professor, Casperson School of Graduate
Studies, Drew University; Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, New
Jersey (1972); Ordained United Methodist Minister ( 1967); Fellow, American
Association of Pastoral Counselors; Founder, Clergy Consultation Service;
Past President, NJ Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Licensed Psychologists
James Jones, Psy.D., Ph.D.; NJ Lic. Psychologist; Professor,
Religious Studies & Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University; Adjunct
Professor, Union Theological Seminary , NY & Drew University Theological
School, Madison NJ. Episcopal Priest; & Author of Nine Books and
numerous articles on Psychology & Spirituality.
Paul Yampolsky, Psy.D., NJ Lic. Psychologist; NJ Certfied School
Psychologist, Director of Pupil Personnel Services; Adjunct graduate faculty
member, Seton Hall U. and Graduate School of Applied & Professional
Psychology at Rutgers, the State U. Of NJ; Employment counselor, NJ Dept. of
Labor & Industry..
Director of the Center for Exceptional Families (CEF)
Kathryn Vennard, MSW, LCSW; School Social Worker, Regional Day School
for Children with Multiple Disabilities; Professor, Graduate School, Drew
University, Medical Humanities Division; Private Practice, 23 years;
Founder, Center for Exceptional Families; Family, Child & Adolescent
Therapist.
Consultants
William Presnell, D.Min.; Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Clinical Member and
Approved Supervisor, AAMFT. Associate Director, D.Min. Program, Drew
University, Ordained United Methodist Clergyperson.
Harold W. Abram; D.Min., Operating Partner, Alpha Consulting,
vocational and personnel consultant. Ordained Presbyterian (USA)
Clergyperson (HR). (Retired).
Please contact us for information about
fees, procedures, etc.
107 Green Avenue, Madison,
NJ
Voice ~ 973 966 9099
Fax ~ 973 377 8509
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