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Interfaith Chaplain, Part-time

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
100 North Beacon Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
Summary Responsible to assess, provide and document 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 team meetings and goals of care 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. Essential Functions Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs. Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises. Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support. Ensure that patients have access to any needed religious rites or sacraments. Meet and collaborate with the department team. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes Experience* * 1 year as a chaplain or chaplain resident. * At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Excellent listening and verbal communication skills. * Collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to meet the holistic needs of patients. * Spiritual Care is personalized to each patient or family members to meet their needs. * Knowledge of diverse religious cultural practices, health care ethics, grief and bereavement counseling techniques * Excellent work organization skills. An in-depth knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.