Chaplain I Hospice I Per Diem

Longwood Hospice; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Travel to SNFs

Job summary

Longwood Hospice is seeking a compassionate Per Diem Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in our North Shore SNFs. The chaplain travels to facilities to visit patients and works with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes meeting diverse beliefs with respect, offering prayer and spiritual counseling, and supporting families through bereavement. Documentation and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Education or training in theology, ministry, pastoral care, chaplaincy, or a related field.
• Previous experience providing spiritual or pastoral care preferred.
• Ability to travel to North Shore SNFs and work independently within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to compassionate, nonjudgmental support across diverse beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents in North Shore SNFs to provide spiritual and emotional support.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and staff in the IDT.
• Provide prayers, rituals, or counseling per patient wishes.
• Document visits timely and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Reliability and travel

Education

Theology/ministry/pastoral care training

Job description

Longwood Hospice | North Shore, MA

Longwood Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Per Diem Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.

This is a field-based per diem position serving hospice patients residing in our skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The Chaplain will travel to our North Shore facilities to visit patients and work closely with families, facility staff, and the Longwood Hospice interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Visit hospice patients residing in our North Shore skilled nursing facilities to provide individualized spiritual and emotional support.

• Assess the spiritual needs, beliefs, values, and preferences of patients and families.

• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans as part of the hospice Plan of Care.

• Provide compassionate support to patients and families facing end-of-life concerns, grief, loss, and other emotional or spiritual needs.

• Respect and support patients of all faith traditions, spiritual beliefs, and those who do not identify with a particular faith.

• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, facility staff, and other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed.

• Provide prayer, spiritual counseling, rituals, or other appropriate support based on each patient's individual wishes.

• Support family members and caregivers throughout the hospice journey.

• Assist with bereavement support when appropriate.

• Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient visits and spiritual care services.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Longwood Hospice policies.

Qualifications

• Education or training in theology, ministry, pastoral care, chaplaincy, or a related field.

• Previous experience providing spiritual or pastoral care strongly preferred.

• Hospice, palliative care, skilled nursing, or healthcare experience preferred.

• Ability to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to individuals from diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to skilled nursing facilities throughout the North Shore required.

Why Longwood Hospice?

At Longwood Hospice, our focus is on providing compassionate, individualized care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

This per diem role offers flexibility and is an excellent opportunity for a chaplain looking to make a meaningful impact while working directly with hospice patients in skilled nursing settings.

Job Type: Per Diem
Location: North Shore, Massachusetts – travel to area skilled nursing facilities required