Per Diem Hospice Chaplain — Flexible Spiritual Care

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

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.