Chaplain Hourly

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES•Seattle, WA

47d•$37 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Roman Catholic Chaplain, serving 12-15 hours a week at a rate of $37 per hour, provides compassionate, patient-centered pastoral care to Catholic patients, families, and staff at University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake). Rooted in the mission of the Archdiocese of Seattle to reflect Christ’s radical love through service, compassion, and collaboration, the chaplain supports patients facing serious illness, crisis, and end-of-life, while integrating Catholic sacramental theology within an academic medical center environment. The chaplain works collaboratively with UWMC Spiritual Health & Well Being, Palliative Care, and interdisciplinary clinical teams to address spiritual distress, support patient goals of care, and ensure timely access to Catholic sacramental ministry.

Requirements

Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Endorsement for Catholic ministry as required by the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Ability to function effectively within an interdisciplinary and interfaith healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Completion of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
Certification or eligibility for certification through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide pastoral support to Catholic patients and their families through compassionate presence, active listening, spiritual guidance, and grief support.
Assess for spiritual distress and sacramental needs, including during serious illness, end-of-life, new cancer diagnoses, and transplant-related care.
Respond to requests for Catholic ministry in a timely and compassionate manner.
Facilitate access to the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick by making appropriate referrals to priest chaplains.
Provide Holy Communion to patients as requested or coordinate sacramental care through trained volunteer Eucharistic Ministers when appropriate.
Serve as a resource for staff, patients, and families regarding Catholic Church teachings, sacramental theology, and ethical considerations.
Implement & coordinate a lay Camillus Ministry program at UWMC
Coordinate patient care with UWMC Spiritual Health Clinicians and members of the Palliative Care team.
Participate, as able and when requested, in patient care conferences, family meetings, and interdisciplinary rounds.
Collaborate respectfully within a pluralistic healthcare environment while maintaining fidelity to Catholic identity and practice.
Record spiritual assessments and clinical encounters in patients’ electronic medical records in accordance with UWMC and departmental standards.
Comply with all institutional requirements, including annual trainings, to maintain affiliate status at UWMC.
Recruit, train, and support volunteer Eucharistic Ministers serving Catholic patients at UWMC.
Provide ongoing formation and pastoral support to volunteers to ensure high-quality and compassionate ministry.
Be available to provide Catholic pastoral support, as requested, to patients at the Fred Hutch Cancer Care clinic.
Serve as an engaged and responsible member of the UWMC Spiritual Health & Well Being Department, participating in staff meetings and departmental initiatives as able.