Job Description

Summary

Location : Baystate Medical Center Springfield MA

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8a-430pm and every second weekend Sat & Sun 9a-530pm

Minimum Required Education: At least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education; Masters Degree

Joining a dynamic collegial and supportive team of multifaith professional spiritual caregivers (chaplains) and a vibrant Clinical Pastoral Education Program. If you like to work in a collaborative environment where you are invited to share your expertise with spiritual care students. The spiritual care department is closely aligned with the Holistic Nursing program emphasizing the value and importance we give to the spiritual-holistic dimension in caring for our patients families and staff.

The Roman Catholic Priest Chaplain functions as a member of the Spiritual Care team and provides religious spiritual and emotional support primarily to the Catholic patients families and staff at Baystate Medical Center and upon request serves the non-Catholic population as well.
The Priest Chaplain provides religious spiritual and sacramental ministry to Catholic employees visitors and medical colleagues across the BMC campus. The Priest Chaplain will participate in staff support interventions such as debriefs memorial and celebration services in the hospital chapel.

Job Responsibilities:

1) The Priest Chaplain will participate in the 24/7 spiritual care coverage of the Spiritual Services department and will respond to requests made by patients family members or caregivers for spiritual or sacramental needs during regular scheduled shifts. The Priest Chaplain will participate in the day-shift on-call rotation of the department.

2)Provides spiritual and emotional support through establishing compassionate care relationship crisis intervention the effective utilization of religious resources specific to Roman Catholic practices and to be able to apply supportive spiritual care approaches to non-Catholic patients and families when required. prayer.

3) Participates in unit-based provision of spiritual care and collaboratively works with interprofessional team and spiritual services colleagues to enhance and advance the integration of spiritual care in all patient care areas.

4) Will offer the administration of the Sacrament of the Sick to Catholic patients prioritizing by acuity of illness referral as a routine intervention and per special request.

5) Demonstrates respect and support for the diversity of faith traditions and individual spiritual beliefs of patients families and staff providing spiritual care to patients of other faith traditions when requested as needed.

5) Communicates professionally with all colleagues and effectively utilizes the electronic health care record system to document spiritual care interventions. Demonstrates knowledge and familiarity with professional standards in using spiritual assessments and a variety of spiritual interventions.

6) Provides spiritual care leadership for institutional events as needed.

7) Participates in regular departmental meetings and engages with department colleagues in a collaborative style and collegial communication. Brings initiative and team-spirit to the role.

8) Performs other related duties and activities as may be requested by the Department Manager. Adheres to all departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and work environment. Attends all mandatory in-services.

9) Participates in mentoring program for clinical pastoral education students and demonstrates willingness to coach and educate students on Catholic spiritual care needs.

Required Work Experience:

1) At least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education; Masters Degree

Preferred Work Experience:

4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education and 2 years of professional chaplaincy experience in a health care setting.

Skills and Competencies:

excellent communication skills computer literacy bi-lingual ( Spanish-English) skills a plus ability to work collaborative in a team environment ecumenical openness demonstrated empathy skills

1) Faculties in order to perform the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church

2) Certification or work towards certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality low-cost medical dental and vision insurance

• Generous PTO

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

• Farm Share Memberships

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health

• Pet home auto and personal insurance

• Life insurance

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities included but limited to gym membership and equipment personal trainer massage and so much more!

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve apply today YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay benefits and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Board Certified Chaplain - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$60944.00 - $70054.00 - $82846.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin ancestry age genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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