Compassionate Care Chaplain - Day Shift

Southcoast Health; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous time-off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Supportive Care Chaplain to provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and families at the Visiting Nurse Association location in Fairhaven, MA. The role emphasizes collaborative care, pastoral counseling, and participation in program improvements.

A Master’s degree and theology certification are required, with at least one year of relevant patient/family experience. Hours are 40 per week, day shift (8:00am–4:30pm).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
• Fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or eligible for exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and families.
• Make spiritual assessments considering mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses.
• Direct the spiritual plan of care and liaise with community clergy.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and train pastoral care volunteers.

Skills

Experience with terminal illness care

Vaccination requirement

Education

Master's degree

Theology/seminary certification

Job description

Southcoast Health is seeking a Supportive Care Chaplain to provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and families at the Visiting Nurse Association location in Fairhaven, MA. The role emphasizes collaborative care, pastoral counseling, and participation in program improvements.

A Master’s degree and theology certification are required, with at least one year of relevant patient/family experience. Hours are 40 per week, day shift (8:00am–4:30pm).