Interfaith Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate End-of-Life Care

SOLARA HOSPICE LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

Solara Hospice LLC is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join our care team in Waltham, MA. You will provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families during life’s profound moments.

This role requires interfaith, non-denominational care, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and documentation of chaplain visits in the EHR. If you are called to serve with empathy and grace, consider joining our mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) credential or APC/NACC eligibility preferred.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare chaplaincy preferred.
• Ability to provide interfaith and non-denominational spiritual care across diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills with a calm, compassionate demeanor.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patient visits.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-denominational spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and their families
• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Facilitate religious rituals, prayer, and end-of-life ceremonies according to patient and family wishes
• Offer bereavement support and grief counseling to families before and after the loss of a loved one
• Collaborate with social workers, nurses, and physicians to ensure holistic, patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of chaplaincy visits and spiritual care plans; Coordinate with community clergy and faith leaders to support patients' spiritual needs

Skills

Compassionate communication

Interfaith care

Active listening

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Education

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Solara Hospice LLC is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join our care team in Waltham, MA. You will provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families during life’s profound moments.

This role requires interfaith, non-denominational care, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and documentation of chaplain visits in the EHR. If you are called to serve with empathy and grace, consider joining our mission.