Chaplain - Full-Time

Valley Hope•Atchison, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Atchison is searching for an experienced and passionate person to join our team in the key role of Chaplain. Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you! At Valley Hope of Atchison, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future. Valley Hope of Atchison, located just northwest of Kansas City, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972.

Requirements

Ordination by, or licensure from, a recognized ecclesiastical body that ensures pastoral privilege.
One (1) year of experience in pastoral ministry
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs assessments of patient’s spiritual needs, motivations, and background; prepares spiritual histories for patient summaries and treatment records.
Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual care to patients in support of their substance abuse treatment plans; provides pastoral support to family and support members as needed.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
Participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
Communicates with clinical and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
Provides daily chapel meditations as well as spiritually focused group counseling and educational lectures.
Provides assistance as needed to clinical and medical staff in crisis situations with patients in support of resolving emergency problems; appropriately available when scheduled for “On-Call” duties.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable spiritual counseling procedures and related substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Completes any required continuing education.
Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.