Summary

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 department's mission and vision statements.

Job description

Job Summary

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 department's mission and vision statements.

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.
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
Provide Catholic sacramental care

Qualifications

Bachelor's 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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with St.
Knowledge of various religious practices, health care ethics, grief and bereavement counseling techniques with hospice families, and excellent work organization skills.
At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE or NACC training program preferred. More is preferred
Proficient at multitasking and having a high level of problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates resiliency with matters of death and dying.
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Additional Job Details

Seeking candidates who can work per diem both at the MGH main campus and the BWH main campus (55 Fruit Street and 75 Francis Street)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study required
Experience in a hospital setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational or other relevant experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques
Knowledge of various religious practices, health care ethics, grief and bereavement counseling techniques with hospice families
Excellent work organization skills
Proficient at multitasking and having a high level of problem-solving skills
Demonstrates resiliency with matters of death and dying
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses
Recognition programs

Company overview

Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.