Chaplain, Spiritual Care (Per Diem)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual care to Evergreen Hospital 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 required
• 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

Requirements

• 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 well 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Wage Range: $37.17 - $61.27 per hour + per diem premium. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Benefits

For per diem staff: Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL), participation in 457(b) retirement plan, free parking, and Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.