Hospice Chaplain

Ascend Health; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Health is looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support for patients and families in the hospice setting. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Chaplain will ensure individualized care aligned with beliefs and values while offering bereavement services. This full-time entry-level position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of chaplain experience with end-of-life care.
• Ability to provide non-denominational spiritual care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral or spiritual counseling aligned with patient/family beliefs.
• Complete spiritual/pastoral assessment within 1 day of admission.
• Develop an individualized spiritual/pastoral care plan.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Non-denominational spiritual care

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity

Completion of at least 1 unit of CPE

Job description

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Great new career opportunity in hospice! Now hiring for the Chaplain position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral or spiritual counseling aligned with patient/family beliefs and company policies.
• Complete spiritual/pastoral assessment within 1 day of admission.
• Develop an individualized spiritual/pastoral care plan.
• Offer opportunities for patients and families to discuss their beliefs and values.
• Respond to hospice patient/family needs as requested.
• Coordinate pastoral services with other care services to ensure continuum of care.
• Pray with families and patients if desired.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary hospice team.
• Provide bereavement services and assessments post-death.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Divinity (preferred).
• 2-4 years of chaplain experience with end-of-life care.
• Completion of at least 1 unit of CPE.
• Ability to provide non-denominational spiritual care.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information:

Position: Entry level, Full-time.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.