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VMFH Division Support Services
Chaplain Non Cert
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What they do
A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
$69,816 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Delivers direct spiritual care appropriate to recipient's spirituality, culture, religious preference and health status. Works closely and effectively with care managers, interdisciplinary care teams, social workers, nursing and medical staff to provide spiritual care insights. Prepares timely, accurate, and thorough documentation in accordance with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) standards and procedures. Provides direct spiritual consultation and spiritual and emotional support for staff experiencing work-related or personal stress, including being available for private conversations while respecting work schedules and locating private space for counseling. Collaborates with CPE students, volunteers, and local clergy to extend spiritual care services. Provides education and ethical consultation for patients, family, staff and volunteers. Job Requirements Required Bachelors Other and successful completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral education or be in their fourth unit, upon hire and Masters Other Enrollment in a Master's degree in theology or associated discipline that is recognized by a chaplaincy certifying body, upon hire Catholic Chaplain, within 36
- months or Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 36
- months or Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, within 36
- months or BCC
- JEWISH CHAPLAIN, within 36
- months or BCC
- CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, within 36
- months Where You'll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.
- body, mind, and spirit
- in the communities we serve.
- $53.