Chaplain

Mass General Brigham

. Provide spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeBelmont • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,136 - $84,656 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing spiritual care and counseling to patients and families, with a strong foundation in bereavement principles and health care ethics. Proficient in facilitating interfaith services and responding to emotional needs in crisis situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In A Related FieldCPE Units With Mental Health ExperienceGrief And Bereavement Counseling TechniquesKnowledge Of Hospice Services RegulationsExcellent Listening And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Bereavement PrinciplesGrief Counseling TechniquesReligious Rites AdministrationSpiritual Care ProvisionCrisis ResponseMultitaskingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Work Organization SkillsResiliency With Matters Of Death And Dying

Certifications & Qualifications

CPE Units From Accredited ACPE Or NACC Training Program

Industry Keywords

Spiritual CareHealth Care EthicsHospice ServicesInterfaith ServicesPastoral Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff
See patients at the bedside or in outpatient settings as assigned
Participate in team meetings, family meetings, and goal discussions
Provide staff support through one-on-one encounters and group gatherings
Develop and lead hospital-wide and community faith-specific and interfaith services
Counsel individuals or groups regarding spiritual, emotional, or personal needs
Share information about religious issues through articles, speeches, or teaching
Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises
Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide comfort and support
Administer religious rites or ordinances
Work as a team member in accordance with the department's mission and vision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
Graduate Diploma in a related field preferred
Four units of CPE with mental health experience
2–3 years of experience in a hospital setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational, or other relevant experience required
Current knowledge of regulations pertaining to hospice services
In-depth knowledge of bereavement principles, practices, standards, and techniques
Knowledge of religious practices and health care ethics
Knowledge of grief and bereavement counseling techniques with hospice families
Excellent work organization skills
Two or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE or NACC training program preferred
Proficiency in multitasking and problem-solving
Resiliency with matters of death and dying
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities during application, interview, job performance, and access to benefits and privileges