On-Call Staff Chaplain, Per Diem
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy·Richland, Washington
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy·Richland, Washington
Provide flexible spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients, families, and caregivers on an as-needed, on-call basis. Contribute to community crisis intervention and provide debriefing sessions for staff and community members.
Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.
VISION: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.
VALUES: Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment
The Staff Chaplain, Per Diem, provides flexible, compassionate spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients, families, and caregivers on an as-needed basis. This role is after hours and on call and supports in-home patients, contracted facilities, the hospice house. .
Additionally, the Chaplain contributes to community crisis intervention and provides debriefings and support sessions for staff and community members. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and is ideal for professionals seeking to provide meaningful spiritual care at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy.
1.A bachelor’s or master’s degree in divinity, theology, psychology, or a related discipline from an accredited school of higher education. 2.Completion of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training or must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of hire date. 3.Competency in electronic medical records and documentation practices. 4.Available to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of the on-call rotation. 5.Valid driver’s license and insured under Washington State vehicle insurance requirements, as driving is an essential function of this position. 6.Reliable transportation and the ability to independently travel within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service area to deliver patient and family care in homes, facilities, and community settings. 7.This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State. 8.Ability to report to assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.
PER DIEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. Available to work two (2) shifts per month. 2. Available to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 3. Available to work two (2) holidays per twelve (12) month period.
1. Ecclesiastical Endorsement. 2. One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a training site accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). 3. Chaplaincy experience in hospice, palliative care, hospital, or crisis ministry settings. 4. Experience in end-of-life care and crisis intervention. 5. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.
At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.
Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ and families' lives.
Supportive
Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere.
Professional
Growth: Access opportunities for learning and career development.
Bring your passion for care to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, where every moment matters. Apply today and start a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.
· $2.50/hour Weeknight · $2.00/hour Per Diem · $2.25/hour Weekend day · $4.75/hour Weekend Night · $4.00/hour On Call Standby
At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account, including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while maintaining internal peer equity.
The starting pay range offered to new hires, depending on experience and qualifications.
· Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile. · Holiday pay for work on Holidays. · Sick time earned on an accrual basis
Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis. 5.
Maintain reliable personal transportation. Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements. 6.
Health
Requirements: Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable. 7.
Pass criminal background and drug screenings. 8.
Physical
Demands: Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.(see attached physical requirements) 9.
Training and
Orientation: Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs. 10.
Continuing
Education: Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training be designated deadlines. 11.
Licensure and
Certification: Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role. 12.
Language
Proficiency: Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. 13.
Work
Availability: Be available to work as assigned or scheduled.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Please contact human resources at hr@tccbestlife.org for questions regarding the physical and environmental conditions.
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service, and veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Market context
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