Supportive Care Chaplain
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission — it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We provide inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
About the role
Under the direction of the Director, Supportive Care Services or designee, provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families. Make spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses, and respond with appropriate counseling and care.
- Direct the spiritual plan of care
- Act as a liaison to community clergy
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives
- Train pastoral care volunteers
Requirements
- Equal to a Master’s degree in a related discipline
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry
- Minimum of one year of experience working with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or sign a statement certifying exemption for medical or personal reasons
Pay
$23.38 - $39.32 per hour (determined based on experience)
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Day shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Regular full-time, non-exempt (weekly overtime eligible)
- Onsite only (no remote work)
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
Available to regular-status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.