Hospice Chaplain Per Diem

Faith & Family Hospice; Robin Hill (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Faith & Family Hospice in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain on a per diem basis to support patients, families, and caregivers at the end of life within an interdisciplinary team.

The role provides direct spiritual care, participates in care conferences, and helps coordinate bereavement services while remaining flexible to patient needs; pay is $30–$35 per hour with potential for future part‑time or full‑time opportunities.

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.

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.

Skills

Hospice care

Empathy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexibility

Education

BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Hospice Chaplain - Per Diem

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a compassionate, flexible Hospice Chaplain 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