Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Generous PTO

403(b) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a chaplain to implement and coordinate spiritual care within our hospice program. You will serve as a consultant to the hospice house team, providing spiritual support to patients and families in alignment with their beliefs and hospice policies.

You will participate in IDT meetings, offer direct spiritual counsel, and travel to patient homes within the service area. Weekend rotation and funeral officiation support may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or theology school (or Master’s in hospital/pastoral ministry).
• At least two years of experience with spiritual needs of terminally ill patients.
• Ability to work in an interfaith setting with interfaith colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs and coordinate services for hospice patients and families.
• Provide spiritual counsel, prayer, and sacraments to patients and families.
• Interface with the patient’s own clergy or congregation as requested.
• Report interventions at Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.

Skills

Interfaith experience

Pastoral ministry

Hospice care

Education

Seminary/ Theology degree

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a chaplain to implement and coordinate spiritual care within our hospice program. You will serve as a consultant to the hospice house team, providing spiritual support to patients and families in alignment with their beliefs and hospice policies.

You will participate in IDT meetings, offer direct spiritual counsel, and travel to patient homes within the service area. Weekend rotation and funeral officiation support may be required.