Chaplain Supervisor $3000 Sign on Bonus

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain Supervisor leads and oversees the chaplain team, establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships. They will provide clear and consistent leadership, evaluate staff performance, and coordinate on-call rotations for both hospice and the hospitals. They will possess advanced knowledge of spiritual care service in healthcare settings and develop comprehensive patient care plans, emotional-spiritual guidance, and support to patients, employees, and volunteers. Cultural competence, confidentiality, and effective communication skills are crucial. The role involves documenting patient visits, participating in professional growth activities, and contributing to the chaplaincy profession. Additional responsibilities include hospital liaison duties, ethics consultations, coordinating and leading critical incident stress debriefings, and performing assigned duties. The team leader ensures high-quality spiritual care while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Psychology, or related discipline from an accredited school of higher education.
Five (5) years of experience in professional chaplaincy, plus two (2) years of experience as supervisor/manager of spiritual care programming and chaplains, or similar group of employees, or equivalent experience.
Comfort in both in-home and inpatient settings to include assisted living facilities, adult family homes, hospitals, and the hospice house.
Strong understanding of the difference between chaplain work and religious ministry and ability to train to those differences.
Ability to work flexible hours, including periodic evenings and weekends for agency events and on-call needs.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, as driving is an essential function of this role.
Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
Must have ability to independently drive within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas to provide in-home patient and family services and support in clients' homes, facilities, and community locations.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
Ability to report to the assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.
Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis.
Maintain reliable personal transportation.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable.
Pass criminal background and drug screenings.
Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training be designated deadlines.
Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Be available to work as assigned or scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) certification within 6 months of hire date.
Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education from a training site accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
Board Certification (BCC) from the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE).
Other national board certifications will be considered, including Advance Practice Board Certification (APBCC) from the Spiritual Care Association (SCA).
Advanced education or training in organizational management or related field.
Advanced training in clinical and institutional ethics.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees the chaplain team.
Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships.
Provides clear and consistent leadership.
Evaluates staff performance.
Coordinates on-call rotations for hospice and hospitals.
Develops comprehensive patient care plans.
Provides emotional-spiritual guidance and support to patients, employees, and volunteers.
Documents patient visits.
Participates in professional growth activities.
Contributes to the chaplaincy profession.
Performs hospital liaison duties.
Conducts ethics consultations.
Coordinates and leads critical incident stress debriefings.
Ensures high-quality spiritual care while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Vacation: Accrued each pay period based on your hours worked.
Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave Law.
Wellness Days: After completion of the 90-day introductory period, employees may convert up to two (2) accrued sick days annually into wellness days.
Paid Holidays: Ten (10) paid agency observed holidays per year, available upon hire.
Bereavement Leave: Three (3) days for the loss of an immediate family member. Two (2) days for the loss of a household pet or service animal.
Community Volunteer Day (Yay Day): One (1) paid day annually for volunteer service, granted each January.
Health Insurance Benefits (Effective the first of the month following date of hire): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employer Paid-Benefits: Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (1x annual salary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D (Additional coverage), and Pet Insurance.
Voluntary Financial Protection Benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Air Ambulance: Discounted rate for Life Flight.
Retirement 401(K) Plan: Employees may contribute upon hire; employer matching of up to 5% begins the following January or June depending on Hire date after 1 year of employment.
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions. (Subject to change based on IRS rates)
Premium Pay: Bilingual (Spanish) pay premium (subject to proficiency verification through ALTA language services)
Certifications: Certification-based premium pay, as applicable and approved.
Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually after one (1) year of employment.
Professional Development: Access to continuing education through platforms such as Relias Learning and CAPC.