Kaiser Permanente
Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor - King & Snohomish County (Per Diem)
Kaiser Permanente, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job Summary
Provide spiritual and emotional care to patients and families in the home or inpatient facility. Assist Hospice Program through direct request or in coordination with community clergy. Essential Responsibilities
Assess the spiritual needs and resources of the hospice patient and significant other and/or family and other caregivers. Provide care directly and/or make referrals to appropriate community spiritual providers. Provide spiritual and emotional counseling and support to Hospice patients, families, Hospice team members and other health care providers working with Hospice patients. Facilitate the planning of appropriate rituals and services with patients, family and friends. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing pertinent, non-confidential patient/family information and assure integration of the patient/family spiritual plan into the overall plan for care. Participate in the spiritual community at large to identify and develop specific resources for spiritual, religious support among all denominations. Provide education and consultation to the public and professional community in the area of spiritual care for the dying. Provide training and consultation to the Hospice Program and Bereavement Volunteers. Experience
Basic Qualifications: Minimum one (1) year of recent clinical pastoral experience. Education
Master's degree in theology with clinical pastoral education from an accredited school. In addition, ordination or commissioning to function in a ministry of pastoral care and ecclesiastical endorsement by a faith group. License, Certification, Registration
Ordination/Endorsement of a recognized religious/spiritual body within 36 months of hire or Board Certified Chaplain Certification within 36 months of hire. Additional Requirements
Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical in ministry. Excellent interpersonal, communication, group process and development skills. Preferred Qualifications
N/A Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Provide spiritual and emotional care to patients and families in the home or inpatient facility. Assist Hospice Program through direct request or in coordination with community clergy. Essential Responsibilities
Assess the spiritual needs and resources of the hospice patient and significant other and/or family and other caregivers. Provide care directly and/or make referrals to appropriate community spiritual providers. Provide spiritual and emotional counseling and support to Hospice patients, families, Hospice team members and other health care providers working with Hospice patients. Facilitate the planning of appropriate rituals and services with patients, family and friends. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing pertinent, non-confidential patient/family information and assure integration of the patient/family spiritual plan into the overall plan for care. Participate in the spiritual community at large to identify and develop specific resources for spiritual, religious support among all denominations. Provide education and consultation to the public and professional community in the area of spiritual care for the dying. Provide training and consultation to the Hospice Program and Bereavement Volunteers. Experience
Basic Qualifications: Minimum one (1) year of recent clinical pastoral experience. Education
Master's degree in theology with clinical pastoral education from an accredited school. In addition, ordination or commissioning to function in a ministry of pastoral care and ecclesiastical endorsement by a faith group. License, Certification, Registration
Ordination/Endorsement of a recognized religious/spiritual body within 36 months of hire or Board Certified Chaplain Certification within 36 months of hire. Additional Requirements
Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical in ministry. Excellent interpersonal, communication, group process and development skills. Preferred Qualifications
N/A Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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