Christian Chaplain BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
10 Vining Street (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Responsible to provide 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 goals of 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. - Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support. - Administer religious rites or ordinances. Education A graduate degree in divinity, theology, religious studies, ministry, counseling or a related field suitable for hospital chaplaincy from an institution accredited as a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Three or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited CPE training program. Four units preferred. Professional Experience Two or more years of work experience in a hospital setting or two years of relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral or congregational experience required. Two years of work experience post-CPE in a Level 1 Trauma Center preferred. Board Certified, or eligible for Board Certification by a recognized national body (APC, NACC, etc.) within three years of start date and Board Certified in good standing with a recognized National Body (APC, NACC, etc.) within three years of start date. For the ordained: Endorsement for hospital Chaplaincy from the ecclesiastical body to which the candidate belongs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Maintains current knowledge of regulations pertaining to the delivery of Hospice services and conducts team operations in a manner to be in compliance with such regulations. - Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. - Knowledge of diverse religious cultural practices, health care ethics, grief and bereavement counseling techniques with hospice families and 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. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.