Chaplain Per Diem Hospice

Chaplain Per Diem Hospice Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice United States, Massachusetts, Northampton 168 Industrial Drive (Show on map) May 11, 2026 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes 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 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 Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in a hospital setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational or other relevant experience 2-3 years required 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.
• Two or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE or NACC training program 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.

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision

• Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision
• Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc.

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