Chaplain/Chaplain Associate - Hospice

Peace Health • Bellingham, WA

86d • $25 - $46

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain/Chaplain Associate - Hospice for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is: for a Chaplain $30.83 - $46.23; for a Chaplain Associate $25.49 - $38.18. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people which is compassionate, accepting, respectful, and sensitive. Works as a member of the health care team and with other health care professionals. Promotes healing of mind, body, and spirit through direct care, leadership, and pastoral education. Works collaboratively with other professionals, faith community leaders, students, and community professionals. Provides leadership in promoting the mission, values and vision of PeaceHealth.

Requirements

• Theological Education as appropriate for chaplaincy and four units of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) for Chaplain.
• Basic Life Support for hospice chaplains.
• Minimum of 2 years Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience for Chaplain.
• Bachelor's Degree for Chaplain Associate.
• Theological Education as appropriate for chaplaincy and one unit of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) for Chaplain Associate.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited university or seminary for both Chaplain and Chaplain Associate.
• Acute care experience preferred for both Chaplain and Chaplain Associate.
• Minimum of 1 year Healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience for Chaplain Associate.
• Basic Life Support preferred for Chaplain Associate.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients and families in assigned areas and by referral and participation in interdisciplinary teams and other health care teams or service lines.
• Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, psychological, social, and physical needs of patients, families, and health care teams.
• Assists others as they seek to make meaning during crises and as they try to integrate their personal, spiritual, and health care journeys.
• Facilitates theological reflection as appropriate.
• Provides and documents interventions and interactions; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
• Assists people to move through immediate and emerging crisis/trauma.
• Provides crisis debriefing and support to health care teams as needed.
• Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
• Provides notification, consultation and support for faith community leaders of patients and families wishing their faith community leaders notified and involved in their care.
• Works closely with faith community leaders to ensure patients' spiritual needs are met during hospitalization and appropriate referrals for post-discharge spiritual care are made.
• Provides support, resource, and leadership for the programs, initiatives, and on-going department functions and goals as assigned.
• Provides support, education, and consultation to members of health care teams as they seek personal and professional growth in becoming more effective caregivers and in providing care which is relational, patient centered, and holistically oriented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees