Chaplain, Spiritual Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

16h•$39 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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 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

Nice To Haves

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

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.