Chaplain, Per Diem, MGH Spiritual Care Services
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
Staff Chaplain - Per Diem Rotating - Mass General Hospital Spiritual Care ServicesAvailability for 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 departments mission and vision statements.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required and Graduate Diploma Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Two or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited training program ACPE preferred.
Preference for candidates who are board certified chaplains with APC NAJC or NACC.
Experience
Experience in a hospital/healthcare setting or relevant spiritual ministry pastoral congregational or other experience 2-3 years required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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 patients 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Pay Range
$27.95 - $40.70/HourlyGrade
6EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
