Chaplain

Description:

Tides Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and bereavement services to hospice patients and their families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. 

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) offering $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience.

If you have a passion for serving others during life’s most meaningful moments and enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we encourage you to apply.

Position: Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor

Company: Tides Hospice

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week

Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour

Service Area: Southeastern Massachusetts

Travel: Local travel to patients’ homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings throughout Southeastern Massachusetts

Job Responsibilities 

• Provide compassionate spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and their families throughout the Tides Hospice service area in Southeastern Massachusetts.
• Assess patients’ spiritual needs and incorporate those needs into the hospice plan of care.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, aides, and other hospice team members.
• Provide grief and bereavement support to families before and after the loss of a loved one.
• Coordinate spiritual services with community clergy and faith leaders according to each patient’s beliefs and preferences.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Conduct or assist with memorial services, funeral services, and other spiritual ceremonies when requested.
• Build relationships with clergy, faith communities, and community organizations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts to support patient care.
• Educate staff and community partners regarding spiritual care and end-of-life issues.
• Participate in on-call spiritual care coverage as needed.

Requirements:

Required

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, or equivalent training in pastoral or hospital ministry.
• Certificate or degree in Pastoral Ministry, Divinity, Theology, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check. 
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Respect for diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural beliefs.

Preferred

• Two or more years of experience as a Hospice Chaplain, Hospital Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, Pastoral Counselor, or similar role.
• Experience providing direct patient care within the past three years.
• Experience working in hospice, home health, palliative care, hospital, or healthcare settings.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the Tides Hospice service area in Southeastern Massachusetts.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel and reach.
• Ability to work in home healthcare and facility environments.
• Must meet all required health screenings, including annual TB testing and other state-required requirements.
  

Why Join Tides Hospice?

At Tides Hospice, we believe compassionate care includes supporting the emotional and spiritual well-being of every patient and family we serve throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. We value teamwork, integrity, respect, and personalized care, creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $35–$40 per hour
• Flexible part-time schedule (20 hours per week)
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Meaningful work serving patients and families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Opportunities for professional growth and community engagement

Apply today to join Tides Hospice and help provide comfort, hope, and compassionate spiritual care to patients and families across Southeastern Massachusetts. 

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