Supportive Care Chaplain

Community Focused. Care Driven. 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. Nestled in local communities, we provide inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

About the role

We are searching for a talented Supportive Care Chaplain. This is a full-time, day-shift position (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) based at the Visiting Nurse Association in Fairhaven, MA.

Responsibilities

• 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 and training of pastoral care volunteers.

Qualifications

• 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 exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the exemption once hired.

Pay

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range: USD $23.38 – USD $39.32 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off Package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training (available to regular-status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours).