Director, Spiritual Care

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. FULL TIME/ 40 HOURS/ BOSTON MA Excellent benefits include multiple medical plans, dental, 403B and match, pension/cash balance, public transit subsidy, continuing education, generous paid time off, and much more! Job Summary Summary: Responsible for directing and implementing key initiatives, programs, services and priorities at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Provides operational and clinical leadership to a continuum of spiritual care services. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

Master's Degree required in related field.
Master's Degree Divinity or Religious studies preferred.
Experience in hospital spiritual care, preferably in a large teaching hospital 3-5 years preferred.
1-2 years of experience in management preferred.
1-2 years of hospital spiritual care department manager preferred.
Theological understanding and respect towards all faith expressions.
Ability to work sensitively and competently with various groups.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the medical record.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of ethical and legal issues in health care.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the care options upon discharge from inpatient care, including advanced illness management in the home, hospice, and skilled nursing.
Compliant with HIPPA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual support to patients and their families during times of illness, injury, and loss.
Offer comfort, support, prayer, and other religious rituals and practices that align with patient's beliefs.
Plan and administer spiritual and emotional care to ensure timely and high-quality patient, family, and staff intervention.
Oversee and support the recruitment, onboarding, training and coordination of Spiritual Care staff and volunteers. Work in collaboration with volunteer services to meet the needs of clinical and administrative areas as necessary.
Oversee Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE) with ACPE Certified Educator.
Administratively and operationally manage MGB systems (Workday, UKG, STRATA) in support of the Spiritual Care Department.