Chaplain - Spiritual Care (40 Hrs/Wk, Day)

Wage Range: $29.64 - $47.68 per hour

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Job Summary:
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.

Primary Duties:
1. Provides direct spiritual care to Evergreen Hospital patients, families and staff.

2. 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.

3. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team involved in patient care planning.

4. Facilitates patients and families access to spiritual care as requested and desired.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Demonstrated ability to serve spiritual care needs of people without regard to religious affiliation or beliefs
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in counseling and pastoral care
• Adherence to professional ethics regarding spiritual care within an environment of religious plurality
• Current Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurability
• Member of a nationally accredited association of spiritual care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and training necessary to care for the specific age group under his/her care
• Minimum four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Graduate of a school of Theology/M.Div, related Master’s degree or equivalent

DESIRED for the position:

• Willing to work Saturday and/or Sunday as part of regular work week
• Board certified by a nationally accredited association of spiritual care or will be certified within 2 years of hire
• Clinical experience working with diverse spiritual beliefs
• Ordained, commissioned or endorsed in an established faith tradition or eligible to be so within 3 months

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Commuter benefits
• Free parking
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off/Vacation

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2023 Benefits Guide

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.

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