Chaplain Per Diem Hospice

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 and believing that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. We invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. Since 1886, we have employed more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff across our main hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is vital to our network, providing home‑based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

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 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 department’s mission and vision statements.

• 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 comfort and support.
• Administer religious rites or ordinances.

Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field of Study required;
Graduate Diploma in a Related Field of Study preferred.

Experience in a hospital setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational, or other relevant experience 2‑3 years required.

• Maintains current knowledge of regulations pertaining to the delivery of hospice services and conducts team operations in a manner consistent with such regulations.
• Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques, and applies this knowledge with integrity.
• Knowledge of various religious practices, health care ethics, grief and bereavement counseling techniques with hospice families, and excellent work organization skills.
• Two or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE or NACC training program preferred.
• Proficient at multitasking and possessing a high level of problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrates resiliency with matters of death and dying.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.

• 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%)

• 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…