Chaplain Associate
Legacy Health•Vancouver, WA
About The Position
Our mission to make life better for others involves a holistic approach toward physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. As the Chaplain, you perform an important link in that mission by offering spiritual care for patients, families, volunteers, hospital and medical staff. If you see your ministry as bringing strength and compassion to patients and those who assist them, you may be a perfect fit for the Legacy community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- one unit of ACPE Certified Clinical Pastoral Education, or equivalent, required
- One year of full-time Pastoral experience, or equivalent
- Spiritual perspectives and sensitivity to persons in stress
- Ability to listen well and speak with individuals and small groups
- Theological competence
- Skill with interdisciplinary team cooperation
- Excellent communication skills
- Skill with interfaith cooperation
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions
- Endorsement by Judicatory or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Professional Theological Degree, e.g. M.Div., MTS, BD, desirable
- one-year ACPE Certified Clinical Pastoral Education desirable
- Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or similar cognate group, desirable
Responsibilities
- As a collaborative member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain Associate shall provide spiritual care for patients, families, volunteers, hospital and medical staff
- participate in departmental activities as required
- perform all duties in ways promoting organizational and departmental missions and values
- Plans and organizes daily spiritual care for persons in assigned areas
- Shares responsibility for pastoral requests within 15-30 minutes after notification for trauma, crisis and emergency ministry
- Initiates, responds, follows up and cooperates with hospital and other team members for comprehensive and continuum of care of persons
- Provides worship opportunities, rites and sacraments for patients, families and staff
- Pastoral care is available for all hospital personnel according to established departmental guidelines
- Consults appropriately with community clergy, congregations and agencies, as related to ministry with patients and families
- Serves as pastoral resource for educational programs of department, hospital and community when applicable
- Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Benefits
- To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
