Hospice Staff Chaplain

MultiCare Health System • Yakima, WA

6d • $31 - $45

About The Position

The Staff Chaplain is responsible for providing Spiritual Care as part of the patient care programs. This ministry is directed primarily to patients and the families of patients, but also to the employees, medical staff and students of the institution. This position works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a total intervention/counseling service and requires a service oriented individual with the ability to relate to the critically and/or terminally ill, handicap, disadvantaged, and individuals of various ethnic groups. Work situations are frequently non-routine and require sensitivity, the use of discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy. Internal contacts include staff and management throughout the organization. External contacts include patients, families, local clergy, religious lay groups, and outside service agencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field required
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required
• Two units of CPE strongly preferred; must complete two units within 8 months of hire
• Board Certification preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of pastoral experience OR completion of residency in a hospital setting preferred
• Able to work independently in home settings; nursing home settings; assisted living settings coordinating care with caregivers and family members.
• Able to use teach back skills and other tools to engage the patient and family in goal setting and self-management.
• Able to support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Palliative Care and Hospice) services.
• Documents on laptops at point of care as outlined in policies/procedures.
• Achieves productivity requirements.
• Current WA state driver’s license and proof of insurance, car for travel to and from home visits during shift.

Nice To Haves

• Two units of CPE strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing Spiritual Care as part of the patient care programs.
• Ministry is directed primarily to patients and the families of patients, but also to the employees, medical staff and students of the institution.
• Works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a total intervention/counseling service
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary team in planning and achieving patient goals involving the patient and family in the care planning process.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level