Per Diem Hospice Chaplain — Flexible Scheduling & Grief Support

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability, life, and retirement plans

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Continuing education programs

Flexible schedules

Family-friendly workplace culture

Employee recognition events

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Broad Reach Hospice is currently seeking per diem Hospice Chaplains to join our team of professionals. The Hospice Chaplain will provide spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families, and will coordinate with community resources as needed across Cape Cod.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bereavement support, and compassion while working within diverse faiths and cultures. Flexible scheduling and a broad benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, Master of Theology or equivalent theological degree).
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregivers preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Ability to work with socio-culturally diverse patients/families of all faiths and accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Proficiency in electronic documentation.
• Must be willing to operate one’s own vehicle to drive within the patient service area.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual assessment on all Hospice patients and families who desire spiritual support based on their religious, spiritual and cultural practices and beliefs.
• Acts as liaison to and resource for community clergy; coordinates with community clergy to arrange participation in spiritual rituals and pastoral support.
• Provides nondenominational spiritual counseling per patient and family, providing support through discussion of spiritual and existential issues which may include prayer, counsel and support.
• Responds to the spiritual, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families as it relates to their spiritual/existential needs.
• Functions effectively as part of the interdisciplinary team, attending and participating in staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Documents in EMR and in writing of services provided to patient and family in a complete and timely manner.
• Provides bereavement follow-up care as needed in conjunction with bereavement coordinators.
• May assist with bereavement support groups and provides referrals to family for community grief support groups or individual counseling as needed.
• Actively participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community, communicating the mission, ethics and goals of our organization.

Job description

Broad Reach Hospice is currently seeking per diem Hospice Chaplains to join our team of professionals. The Hospice Chaplain will provide spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families, and will coordinate with community resources as needed across Cape Cod.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bereavement support, and compassion while working within diverse faiths and cultures. Flexible scheduling and a broad benefits package accompany this opportunity.