Catholic Priest, Per Diem

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 39.000 - 56.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Mass General Brigham seeks a per diem spiritual care professional to provide bedside and outpatient spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. The role includes leading faith-specific and interfaith services and offering bereavement guidance, alongside responding to crises and administering religious rites.

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2–3 years hospital experience; ACPE/NACC training unit preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree required in related field; Graduate Diploma preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting or relevant spiritual/ministry experience is required (2–3 years)
• ACPE or NACC unit preferred (1 unit; more is preferred)
• Knowledge of bereavement principles and health care ethics; strong organizational skills
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Mansioni

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff at bedside or outpatient settings
• Lead hospital-wide and community faith-specific and interfaith services
• Share information about religious issues through articles, speeches, or teaching
• Respond to emergencies or crises and provide pastoral support
• Administer religious rites or sacraments, including Catholic sacramental care

Conoscenze

Bereavement knowledge

Multitasking

Listening skills

Communication skills

Crisis response

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate Diploma in related field preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

• Responsible for providing spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff. Patients are seen at the bedside or in outpatient settings as assigned. Involved in all aspects of care, including but not limited to team meetings, family meetings, and goal discussions. Staff support is provided through 1:1 encounters and group gatherings in the units and other locations as needed. Also charged with developing and leading hospital-wide and community faith-specific and interfaith services. Work as team members in accordance with the department's mission and vision statements.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
• Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
• Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
• Administer religious rites or ordinances.
• Provide Catholic sacramental care

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Graduate Diploma Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience in a hospital setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational or other relevant experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. - Knowledge of various religious practices, health care ethics, grief and bereavement counseling techniques with hospice families, and excellent work organization skills.
• At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE or NACC training program preferred. More is preferred
• Proficient at multitasking and having a high level of problem-solving skills. - Demonstrates resiliency with matters of death and dying. - Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Seeking candidates who can work per diem both at the MGH main campus and the BWH main campus ( 55 Fruit Street and 75 Francis Street)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

265 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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