Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Interdisciplinary Team

Jobvite, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Paid Sick Leave

457(b) retirement plan

Free parking

Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

The Chaplain at EvergreenHealth provides and oversees spiritual care for hospital patients, families and staff. The role includes coordinating pastoral care services during work hours with on-call availability after-hours.

Qualifications include theology degree (M.Div. or related), 2 CPE units, and a Washington driver’s license. Experience in counseling, ethics and interfaith care is preferred; weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate theology degree and/or Master’s in related field 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 regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs
• Knowledge and training in counseling, pastoral care and ethics within a religiously plural environment
• Training to care for the specific age group under care

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual care to EvergreenHealth patients, families and staff.
• 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
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team involved in patient care planning
• Facilitates patients and family's access to spiritual care as requested and desired
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Pastoral care

Interfaith sensitivity

Ethics in pluralistic settings

Education

Theology/M.Div or related Master’s

Job description

The Chaplain at EvergreenHealth provides and oversees spiritual care for hospital patients, families and staff. The role includes coordinating pastoral care services during work hours with on-call availability after-hours.

Qualifications include theology degree (M.Div. or related), 2 CPE units, and a Washington driver’s license. Experience in counseling, ethics and interfaith care is preferred; weekend availability may be required.