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With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties

 

Job Summary

Summary
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.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Religious Studies required or Master's Degree Divinity preferred

Licenses and Credentials
Clinical Pastoral CPE units

Experience
experience in hospital chaplaincy 0-1 year preferred

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 various religious 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.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

30 Locust Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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