Chaplain Full-Time

At Valley Hope of Atchison the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.

Valley Hope of Atchison located just northwest of Kansas City has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Ordination by or licensure from a recognized ecclesiastical body that ensures pastoral privilege.
• One (1) year of experience in pastoral ministry
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverage Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position andtenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Performs assessments of patients spiritual needs motivations and background; prepares spiritual histories for patient summaries and treatment records.
• Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual care to patients in support of their substance abuse treatment plans; provides pastoral support to family and support members as needed.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Communicates with clinical and medical staff regarding patients treatment and status.
• Provides daily chapel meditations as well as spiritually focused group counseling and educational lectures.
• Provides assistance as needed to clinical and medical staff in crisis situations with patients in support of resolving emergency problems; appropriately available when scheduled for On-Call duties.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable spiritual counseling procedures and related substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Completes any required continuing education.
• Adheres to Valley Hopes clinical philosophies policies and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Participates in all assigned staff meetings staff development and training as required.
• Interacts and communicates with others (patients co-workers management and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.