Adventist Health·The Dalles, Oregon
Provide spiritual counseling and pastoral care to patients, families, and staff during times of crisis or spiritual distress. Act as a spiritual resource for the interdisciplinary team and ensure the religious needs of patients are met.
Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.
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Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant Chaplain for a per diem position with 8-hour variable shifts. This role requires onsite work at our The Dalles, Oregon location. We are looking for a qualified candidate who is committed to providing spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff in a healthcare setting.
Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s respective denomination or faith tradition: Required
Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents under the guidance and supervision of mission leadership.
Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends.
Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met. Acts as a spiritual resource for staff under the guidance and supervision of mission leadership.
Accountable to the organizational mission.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Market context
Assistant Chaplain openings in Oregon are typically tied to healthcare, correctional, or campus settings where spiritual care and crisis support are ongoing needs. These roles are competitive because employers often require ecclesiastical endorsement, ACM or NACM endorsement, a valid driver’s license, and age eligibility, while benefits may include a comprehensive benefits program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your endorsements and prepare examples of pastoral care experience before applying.