Hospice Staff Chaplain

Join a team that shares your calling


At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.


FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 40 hours/week

Additional Requirements

• Able to work independently in home settings; nursing home settings; assisted living settings coordinating care with caregivers and family members.
  
• Able to use teach back skills and other tools to engage the patient and family in goal setting and self-management.
  
• Able to support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Palliative Care and Hospice) services.
  
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary team in planning and achieving patient goals involving the patient and family in the care planning process.
  
• Documents on laptops at point of care as outlined in policies/procedures.
  
• Achieves productivity requirements.
  
• Current WA state driver's license and proof of insurance, car for travel to and from home visits during shift.
  

Position Summary
The Staff Chaplain is responsible for providing Spiritual Care as part of the patient care programs. This ministry is directed primarily to patients and the families of patients, but also to the employees, medical staff and students of the institution. This position works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a total intervention/counseling service and requires a service oriented individual with the ability to relate to the critically and/or terminally ill, handicap, disadvantaged, and individuals of various ethnic groups. Work situations are frequently non-routine and require sensitivity, the use of discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy. Internal contacts include staff and management throughout the organization. External contacts include patients, families, local clergy, religious lay groups, and outside service agencies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field required
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required
• Two units of CPE strongly preferred; must complete two units within 8 months of hire
• Board Certification preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of pastoral experience OR completion of residency in a hospital setting preferred

About Yakima Memorial Hospital


MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.


About the Yakima Community


Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community - perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.


Why MultiCare?


Rooted in the local community


Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.


Growth and education


Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.


Well-being and support


Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.


Living our values


Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.


Belonging for all


Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.


Pacific Northwest lifestyle


Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.


Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $31.32 - $45.09 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.