Hospice Chaplain

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fairhaven (MA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / loan forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

Southcoast Health System, Inc. invites applications for a Supportive Care Chaplain at Visiting Nurse Association in Fairhaven, MA.

This 40-hour position offers day shifts (8:00am–4:30pm) focused on spiritual care for terminally ill patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree or higher in a related field, with theology/ministry certification and at least one year of relevant experience, plus compliance with vaccination requirements.

Formación

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Graduate of accredited seminar or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital ministry.
• Minimum of one year experience with patients/families facing life‑threatening illness.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or have a documented exemption.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Pastoral counseling

Clinical chaplaincy

Patient-family support

Educación

Master's degree in related discipline

Theology/seminary certification for hospital ministry

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Supportive Care Chaplain

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director, Supportive Care Services or designee, provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families. Make spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stresses, and respond with appropriate counseling and care. Other duties include, but are not limited to: directing the spiritual plan of care, acting as a liaison to community clergy, participating in performance improvement initiatives and training pastoral care volunteers.

Qualifications

• Equal to a Masters degree in a related discipline.
• Graduate of accredited seminar or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Minimum of one-year experience in working with patients/families dealing with life‑threatening illness and death.
• Graduate of accredited seminar or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $23.38 - USD $39.32 /Hr.