Hospice Chaplain

Broad Reach Healthcare; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Broad Reach Hospice is seeking a Hospice Chaplain (per diem) to provide spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill patients and families. You will support bereavement, document services, and coordinate with community clergy to offer pastoral care across diverse faiths and settings.

The role requires seminary-level education (BD/MDiv or equivalent), strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregivers preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Ability to work with socio-culturally diverse patients/families of all faiths.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Proficiency in electronic documentation.
• Must be willing to operate one's own vehicle to drive within the patient service area.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual assessment on all Hospice patients and families who desire spiritual support based on their religious, spiritual and cultural practices and beliefs.
• Acts as liaison to and resource for community clergy; coordinates with community clergy to arrange participation in spiritual rituals and pastoral support.
• Provides nondenominational spiritual counseling per patient and family, providing support through discussion of spiritual and existential issues which may include prayer, counsel and support.
• Responds to the spiritual, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families as it relates to their spiritual/existential needs.
• Functions effectively as part of the interdisciplinary team, attending and participating in staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Documents in EMR and in writing of services provided to patient and family in a complete and timely manner.
• Provides bereavement follow-up care as needed in conjunction with bereavement coordinators.
• May assist with bereavement support groups and provides referrals to family for community grief support groups or individual counseling as needed.
• Actively participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community, communicating the mission, ethics and goals of our organization.

Skills

Spiritual care

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Community networking

Hospice philosophy

Electronic documentation

Education

BD, MDiv, Master of Theology or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Hospice Chaplain (per diem)

Pay range: $32 - $40/hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

About Broad Reach Hospice:

Broad Reach Hospice offers a full range of compassionate and caring hospice services to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to ensure quality time and promote a sense of peace for every patient we serve. Whether in a private home, assisted living, or nursing facility across Cape Cod, our experienced professionals provide medical, spiritual, educational, and psychosocial support to optimize quality of life and uphold dignity at every stage. For four decades, Broad Reach Healthcare has been family owned and locally operated - never corporate. Our long-standing commitment to Cape Cod means every decision we make is guided by what's best for our patients, families, and community.

Hospice Chaplain Job Summary:

The Hospice Chaplain will provide spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families. Provides grief support to the family after the death of the patient and manages documentation. Provides end-of-life information and support, working with people of various religious faiths and cultures. Coordinates spiritual support from community resources as needed.

Hospice Chaplain Responsibilities:

• Performs spiritual assessment on all Hospice patients and families who desire spiritual support based on their religious, spiritual and cultural practices and beliefs.
• Acts as liaison to and resource for community clergy; coordinates with community clergy to arrange participation in spiritual rituals and pastoral support.
• Provides nondenominational spiritual counseling per patient and family, providing support through discussion of spiritual and existential issues which may include prayer, counsel and support.
• Responds to the spiritual, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families as it relates to their spiritual/existential needs.
• Functions effectively as part of the interdisciplinary team, attending and participating in staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Documents in EMR and in writing of services provided to patient and family in a complete and timely manner.
• Provides bereavement follow-up care as needed in conjunction with bereavement coordinators.
• May assist with bereavement support groups and provides referrals to family for community grief support groups or individual counseling as needed.
• Actively participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community, communicating the mission, ethics and goals of our organization.

Hospice Chaplain Professional Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, Master of Theology or equivalent theological degree).
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregivers preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Ability to work with socio-culturally diverse patients/families of all faiths and accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Proficiency in electronic documentation.
• Must be willing to operate one's own vehicle to drive within the patient service area.

Comprehensive Benefits. Broad Reach offers a robust benefits package to support your health, career, and life balance, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability, life, and retirement plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and continuing education programs
• Flexible schedules and family-friendly workplace culture
• Employee recognition events and wellness initiatives

As an employee of Broad Reach Healthcare, you are more than just an employee - you are a member of the Broad Reach Family.