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Job Description
Chaplain (Part-Time) - Early Career / Clinical Growth Opportunity Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services - Lawrence, MA Part-Time Are you looking to launch or grow your career in Spiritual Care? At Mary Immaculate, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of spiritual care providers. If you are a compassionate, mission-driven individual who has completed your foundational studies and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, clinical environment, we want to meet you! While we are rooted in the Catholic tradition, we warmly welcome emerging chaplains from all faith backgrounds who are dedicated to inclusive, mission-centered support. This is an ideal role for someone looking to build their professional identity within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. Why Start Your Career Here?
Mentorship & Growth:
Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary clinical team and engage in ongoing formation and mission-based activities.
Diverse Clinical Experience:
Gain experience in long-term care, providing support during life's most significant moments, leading rituals, and facilitating sacramental ministry.
Collaborative Culture:
Thrive in an environment defined by our core values: Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy a part-time schedule that offers consistent hours with the flexibility to adapt to team needs and special events.
What You Will Do:
As you grow in this role, you will be the heart of our spiritual ministry, helping residents, families, and staff navigate their emotional and spiritual well-being.
Provide Pastoral Support:
Conduct spiritual assessments and provide crisis counseling and ongoing emotional intervention.
Lead Worship:
Lead ecumenical services, prepare homilies, and facilitate liturgical life within the community.
Grief & Bereavement:
Accompany families through loss, providing condolence calls and participating in funeral services.
Advocacy:
Act as a bridge between residents and their local clergy, ensuring every individual's spiritual needs are respected and met. Who You Are (Qualifications): We are looking for candidates who possess a strong foundational knowledge and a deep desire to learn.
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college (Required).
Training:
A Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or Pastoral Ministry is preferred; But not required.
Certification:
Currently Board Certified (NACC, APC, or ACPE) OR actively working toward certification. Heart for
Service:
A desire to provide inclusive care across diverse traditions and the ability to handle sensitive, emotional situations with patience and logical thinking.
Language Skills:
Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are highly encouraged to apply! Join Our Mission Ready to bring your presence and purpose to our ministry? At Mary Immaculate, you won't just be doing a job—you'll be accompanying those we serve with dignity and respect as you build your professional legacy in healthcare chaplaincy. Apply today to start your journey with us! Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
