Chaplain, Spiritual Care (Per Diem)

Wage Range: $39.03 - $64.34 per hour + per diem premium  Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

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 family's access to spiritual care as requested and desired.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

 
License, Certification, Education or Experience: REQUIRED for the position:

• 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

DESIRED for the position:

• 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.

 Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family.   At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.  

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount 

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