Are you a compassionate spiritual care provider with a heart for hospice work? Join Kline Galland, one of the most respected senior care organizations in the Pacific Northwest, as a Full time Hospice Chaplain Spiritual Care Provider and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across King County.
General Responsibilities:
- Provides or coordinates spiritual support to patients, families and caregivers.
- Contacts patient/family clergy or spiritual representative when appropriate.
- Conducts funeral services when requested by the patient's family.
- Participates in on-call counseling services when required. This may require some weekend shift work
- Provides spiritual support to the hospice staff and volunteers.
- Submits paperwork in a timely manner to update and maintain patient hospice medical records.
- Participates in regularly scheduled Family Support and IDG meetings to coordinate the spiritual care of the patient/family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education.
- Participates in agency quality improvement programs.
- Participates in Hospice programs providing orientation, training, and in-service.
- Provides timely assessment of all hospice patients as requested by family support team.
- Adheres to established company policies.
- Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate
- Develops and maintains relationships with local spiritual leaders
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Theology and is ordained as a minister or has completed a minimum of one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education or has the equivalent pastoral experience or as required by state specific guidelines.
Requirements:
- Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families and/or caregivers
- Hospice experience preferred
- Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
- Excellent verbal and written communication & organizational skills
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks
- Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients & family/caregivers
- Proof of valid drivers license & reliable, insured transportation
- Meet applicable federal and state health requirements to provide services to patients
- Meet requirements of federal and state criminal/abuse background checks
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, helping qualified employees pursue federal student loan forgiveness
- 403b with employer contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- Continuing education / CEU support
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive and mission-driven team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Why Join Benaroya Services at Kline Galland?
- Be part of a trusted, community-centered organization
- Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Make a meaningful impact every day
- Help deliver compassionate, dignified end-of-life care