Chaplain Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a chaplain to provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to in-house patients and their families. The role involves coordinating and arranging religious services, supporting patients' religious needs, and assisting contracted staff and visiting clergy within a bustling hospital environment.

Candidates should have training in counseling and clinical pastoral care, and a Master’s degree in Divinity or Theology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or Theology is required.
• Training in counseling and clinical pastoral care.
• Endorsement by a recognized religious body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to patients and families.
• Arrange and oversee religious services as needed.
• Support contracted staff and visiting clergy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual ability

Education

Master's degree in Divinity or Theology

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides spiritual guidance and support to in-house patients. Provides pastoral ministry, performs or arranges for religious services to meet the needs of patients and their families. Provides assistance to contracted staff and visiting clergy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requires knowledge of counseling and clinical pastoral care, including training in human development and behavior, spirituality and religious practices common to the community, generally acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in Divinity or Theology.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS

Endorsement by a recognized religious body or authority preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Requires advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, agencies, patients and members of the clergy.
• Bilingual ability is a big plus.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$29.73- $39.23

BENEFITS

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

BACKGROUND CHECK & VACCINATION

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.