Hospice Chaplain

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

PTO

403(b)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated chaplain to provide spiritual care within our hospice program in Massachusetts. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess spiritual needs, offer resources, and support patients and families in accordance with their beliefs.

Weekend rotation and travel to patient homes are part of the role. Requirements include a graduate degree from an accredited seminary or equivalent, at least two years of hospice spiritual care experience,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary, school of theology, or with an appropriate Master’s degree in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• At least two years of experience working with the spiritual needs of the terminally ill.
• Familiarity with interfaith practices and ability to work in an interfaith setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead spiritual assessments for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provide direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and sacraments upon request.
• Support Bereavement assessments and resources; serve in weekend rotation for coverage.

Skills

Spiritual care

Interfaith sensitivity

Bereavement support

Team collaboration

Education

Seminary degree / Master in Theology

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description:What You’ll Do:Responsible for implementing and coordinating all activities relating to the spiritual care aspects of the hospice program. In addition, he/she will act as consultant to the hospice house team in offering a spiritual component to overall case management. Responsible as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the provision of spiritual support to the patient and family in accordance with their desire and belief system while fulfilling hospice policies.More Specifically: Assure spiritual assessment of patients/families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. Provide ongoing guidance and education to hospice workers that beyond the physical and emotional support we give, our patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their choosing. Responsible for encouraging patients and families to make arrangements in advance regarding the funeral, wills, requests, obituaries and interment, and to be available to officiate at funeral services if requested. Reports at Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings regarding the possibility of spiritual needs of the patient and family and to report interventions. Provide, when invited, direct spiritual counsel, prayer and sacraments to patients and their families. Interface with the patient/families’ own clergyman, rabbi or their own congregation, if requested. To be present at time of death, if requested. Provide literature and spiritual resources that may be of assistance to patients and families. Complete Bereavement Risk Assessments according to procedural guidelines. Serve in weekend rotation for Supportive Services coverage needs. Chaplains take calls and work with the weekend triage nurse to address any urgent supportive service needs.· Daily travel to surrounding communities serviced by the Agency is required to provide care to patient/clients at their homes. Occasionally other local travel may be required to attend meetings, seminars or training programs.· While traveling to off-site meetings, exposure to outside weather conditions is required.What You’ll Need:· Graduate of accredited seminary, school of theology, or with appropriate Master’s degree training in hospital or pastoral ministry;· At least two years of experience working with the unique spiritual needs of the terminally ill;· Familiarity with interfaith practices and ability to work in an interfaith setting with interfaith colleagues.What You’ll Get:· A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition· A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources· A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient carePay Range:$62,400.00 USD – $83,982.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Spiritual ServicesPay Range: $62,400.00 USD - $83,982.00 USDFLSA: ExemptReq ID: JR107108