Chaplain, Per Diem, MGH Spiritual Care Services

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff Chaplain - Per Diem Rotating - Mass General Hospital Spiritual Care Services. Availability for Overnight On-Call and Weekend Shifts Required. Responsible for providing spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff. Patients are seen at the bedside or in outpatient settings as assigned. Involved in all aspects of care, including but not limited to team meetings, family meetings, and goal discussions. Staff support is provided through 1:1 encounters and group gatherings in the units and other locations as needed. Also charged with developing and leading hospital-wide and community faith-specific and interfaith services. Work as team members in accordance with the department's mission and vision statements. This position requires patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
Two or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited training program.
Experience in a hospital/healthcare setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational or other experience (2-3 years required).
Knowledge of various religious practices, health care ethics, behavioral health, trauma informed care, crisis response, and grief and bereavement counseling techniques with patients and families.
Ability to work independently and excellent organizational skills.
Proficient at documenting encounters in a patient’s electronic medical records and using Microsoft Suite Programming.
Proficient at multitasking and have a high level of problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate Diploma in a Related Field of Study.
Board certified chaplains with APC, NAJC, or NACC.

Responsibilities

Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
Provide spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Participate in team meetings, family meetings, and goal discussions.
Provide staff support through 1:1 encounters and group gatherings.
Develop and lead hospital-wide and community faith-specific and interfaith services.
Document encounters in a patient’s electronic medical records.
Use Microsoft Suite Programming.
Multitask and have a high level of problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.