Chaplain - Wentworth Douglass Hospital
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Health Promotion
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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
FULL TIME - GREAT BENEFITS!
The Spiritual Care Coordinator / Chaplain is a professional position responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to all WDH patients, families, and caregivers, acknowledging and respecting their beliefs, culture, and values. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person. We strive to give customized holistic care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care.
The Spiritual Care Coordinator / Chaplain will use his/her theological and clinical training to help patients and family(s) utilize beliefs and practices as coping resources. Chaplaincy care is grounded in initiating, developing, and deepening, and bring to an appropriate close, a mutual empathetic relationship with patient, family and/or staff. After assessing the patient’s spiritual practices and values, they can help communicate these values to the patient’s interdisciplinary health care team.
The chaplain will work as a team member in accordance with the Hospital, Chaplaincy, and Palliative Care Missions and Vision statements.
We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Job Description
Job Description
FULL TIME - GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE!
Experience Minimum Required
One year of related work experience required.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
- Possess Excellent communication and human relation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Experience Preferred/Desired:
Two years or more of hospital chaplaincy - Demonstrated experience in working with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and death.
- Experience with database software or electronic medical record software.
Education Minimum Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CHEA - Certification: 4 or more CPE Units master’s degree in theology, Philosophy or Psychology.
Education Preferred/Desired - Additional units of CPE.
- Training Minimum Required - Commission to function in a ministerial capacity by a recognized faith group for ministry in a specialized setting.
- Training Preferred/Desired - Board Certification APC, NACC, NAJC
Demonstrates competency to act as a liaison between the hospital and community clergy, lay ministers and congregations.
Utilizes appropriate spiritual/religious community resources and serves as a liaison between WDH and the community clergy directly involved with the patient/family.
Demonstrates competency in assisting in the assessment of spiritual needs of patients and families and in providing spiritual care
The chaplain will perform both independent visits with families as well as joint visits with clinicians when possible and beneficial.
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