Hospice Chaplain: Interfaith Spiritual Care Leader

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

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,