Chaplain

Job Details

Job Location:

University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake) - Seattle, WA 98195

Position Type:
Part Time Salary Range: $37.00 - $37.00 Hourly

The Archbishop, visible principle of unity in his archdiocese, is called to build up the particular Church unceasingly in the communion of all its members, and to ensure that their diverse gifts and ministries, in union with the universal Church, serve to build up all the faithful and to spread the Gospel. (ApostolorumSuccessores8). He must take care that all the affairs which belong to the administration of the whole archdiocese are duly coordinated and are ordered to attain more suitably the good of the portion of the people of God entrusted to him.”

(Apostolorum Success ores
177).

Each position employed in the Archdiocese helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.

The Roman Catholic Chaplain, serving 12-15 hours a week at a rate of $37 per hour,provides compassionate, patient-centered pastoral care to Catholic patients, families, and staff at University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake). Rooted in the mission of the Archdiocese of Seattle toreflect

Christ's radical love through service, compassion, and collaboration, the chaplain supports patients facing serious illness, crisis, and end-of-life, while integrating Catholic sacramental theology within an academic medical center environment.

The chaplain works collaboratively with UWMCSpiritual Health & Well Being, Palliative Care, and interdisciplinary clinical teams to address spiritual distress, support patient goals of care, and ensure timely access to Catholic sacramental ministry.

• Provide pastoral support to Catholic patients and their families through compassionate presence, active listening, spiritual guidance, and grief support.
• Assessfor spiritual distress and sacramental needs, including during serious illness, end-of-life, new cancer diagnoses, and transplant-related care.
• Respond to requests for Catholic ministry in a timely and compassionate manner.

• Facilitate access to the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick by making appropriate referrals to priest chaplains.
• Provide Holy Communion to patients asrequestedorcoordinatesacramentalcarethroughtrained volunteer Eucharistic Ministers when appropriate.
• Serveasaresourceforstaff,patients, and families regarding
  
  Catholic
  
  Church teachings, sacramental theology, and ethical considerations.

• Implement &coordinate a lay Camillus Ministry program at UWMC
• Coordinate patientcarewith UWMC Spiritual Health Cliniciansandmembersofthe Palliative Care  team.
• Participate, as able and when requested, in patientcareconferences, family meetings, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Collaborate respectfully within a pluralistic healthcare environment while maintaining fidelity to Catholic identity and practice.

• Record spiritual assessmentsandclinicalencountersin patients’ electronicmedicalrecordsin accordancewithUWMCanddepartmentalstandards.
• Comply with all institutional requirements, including annual trainings, tomaintainaffiliatestatusatUWMC.

• Recruit,train,andsupportvolunteer
  
  Eucharistic Ministers serving Catholic patients at UWMC.
• Provide ongoing formation and pastoralsupporttovolunteerstoensurehigh-qualityandcompassionateministry.

• Beavailabletoprovide Catholic pastoral support, as requested, to patients at theFred Hutch Cancer Care clinic.
• Serveas anengagedandresponsiblememberofUWMCSpiritual Health &Well Being Department , participating in staff meetings and departmental initiatives as able.

• Practicing Roman Catholicingoodstandingwiththe Church .
• Endorsement for Catholic ministryasrequiredbythe
  
  Archdiocese of
  
  Seattle.
• Abilitytofunctioneffectivelywithinaninterdisciplinaryandinterfaithhealthcareenvironment.

• Bilingualproficiencyin English and Spanish preferred .
• Completionoffour (4) unitsof
  
  Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred..
• Certificationoreligibilityforcertificationthroughthe National Association of Catholic chaplains NACCpreferred..

Inallaspectsofthisrolethe Roman Catholic  Chaplain embodies the Archdiocese of Seattle's call to bea Churchofaction, apeopleofhope, and acommunityrootedin

Gospel truth, offering compassionate presence and collaborative care that reflects Christ's radical love to those who are suffering.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits:
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits is offered including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and…