Hospice Chaplain Per Diem

Faith & Family Hospice; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith & Family Hospice in Marlborough, MA seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain - Per Diem to support patients, families, and caregivers at end-of-life. The role is in-person and per diem, offering flexibility to fit a caregiver-friendly schedule.

You will provide direct spiritual care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help coordinate bereavement services. Opportunities exist for growth into part-time or full-time roles within our small, dedicated hospice team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals, family, and caregiver.
• Ability to work and comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families and caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families and caregivers.
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy and spiritual counselors working with the hospice.
• Document all interactions into the patient record by end of shift.
• Additional duties may be assigned in maintaining a bereavement program for families.

Skills

Compassionate presence

Flexibility

Interfaith care

Communication skills

Collaboration

Team orientation

Hospice experience

Education

Theology seminary degree

Job description

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a compassionate, flexible Hospice Chaplain - Per Diem to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team on a per diem basis. This is an opportunity for a caring and spiritually grounded professional to provide meaningful support to patients and families as they navigate the end-of-life journey.

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients, families and caregivers of Faith & Family Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors, offering spiritual and emotional support based on each patient's individual beliefs, values, and wishes. Working alongside and collaboratively with our full-time Chaplain, Nurses, Social Workers, Home Health Aides, Physicians, Music Therapists, and leadership team, the Chaplain helps ensure that the whole person-and the whole family-is cared for.

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families and caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families and caregivers
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy and spiritual counselors working with the hospice
• Document all interactions into the patient record by end of shift
• Additional duties may be assigned in maintaining a bereavement program for families.

Qualifications: Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals, family, and caregiver. Ability to work and comfort in an interfaith setting. Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

What We’re Looking For

• A compassionate presence and genuine heart for hospice care
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to patient and family needs
• Ability to provide spiritual support across diverse beliefs and backgrounds
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute wherever needed
• Hospice experience preferred, but a strong understanding of and commitment to end-of-life care is essential

The Opportunity

This is a per diem position with flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking meaningful hospice work while maintaining a flexible schedule. As our hospice continues to grow, there is potential for this position to develop into a part-time or full-time role. If you are looking to be part of a small, family owned, dedicated hospice team where your presence truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

• Our territory covers the following counties: Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, & Bristol
• The home office is in Marlborough, MA
• The Chaplain reports to the Executive Director and is a member of our supportive care team

Work Location

In person