Chaplain, Spiritual Care

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 111,836,000 - 184,360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Tuition assistance for undergraduate/2

Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a Chaplain to join its interdisciplinary care team, providing and coordinating spiritual care to patients, families, and staff during daytime hours with after-hours on-call availability. The role focuses on pastoral care delivery, referrals, and collaboration with clinicians to support holistic patient care.

Requirements include a Theology/M.Div or equivalent, 2 CPE units, and a Washington driver's license, with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse

Qualifications

• Graduate of Theology/M.Div or related Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Current Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurability.
• Ability to serve spiritual care needs across diverse beliefs.
• Knowledge and practice of professional ethics in pluralistic environments.
• Training to care for the specific age groups under care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Coordinates pastoral care services and referrals per need.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Facilitates access to spiritual care for patients and families as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Diversity awareness

Ethical practice

Education

Theology/M.Div or related Master’s

2 units of CPE

Washington Driver’s License

Job description

Wage Range: $39.03 - $64.34 per hour

Job Summary:

The Chaplain is a core member of the interdisciplinary team to provide and/or oversee the spiritual care services delivered to hospital patients, families and staff. Responsible for coordinating the provision of pastoral care services, during work hours with on-call availability expected after-hours.

Primary Duties:

1. Provides direct spiritual care to Evergreen Hospital patients, families and staff.
2. Processes spiritual assessments and referrals for assignment of professional staff, clergy, volunteers and lay pastoral care volunteers as requested according to need and level of expertise required.
3. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team involved in patient care planning.
4. Facilitates patients and family's access to spiritual care as requested and desired.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Graduate of a school of Theology/M.Div, related Master’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Current Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurability
• Demonstrated ability to serve spiritual care needs of people without regard to religious affiliation or beliefs
• Demonstrated knowledge and will developed skills in: Counseling and pastoral care and Adherence to professional ethics within an environment of religious plurality
• Demonstrated knowledge and training necessary to care for the specific age group under his/her care

DESIREDfor the position:

• Member of a nationally accredited association of spiritual care
• Ordained, commissioned or endorsed in an established faith tradition.
• Clinical experience working with diverse spiritual beliefs.
• Willing to work Saturday and/or Sunday as part of regular work week
• Recent experience in an acute care facility

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family.

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW