Catholic Priest, Per Diem, Chaplain

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Responsible for the delivery of pastoral and spiritual care to patients, their loved ones, and staff on all campuses of the Medical Center. Offers a multi-faith presence that is responsive to the cultural, religious, and spiritual diversity of patients and their loved ones.

This position is for a Catholic Priest.

Major responsibilities:

• Provides Catholic Mass 1 to 2 days per week in Hospital Chapel or on holy days as discussed.
• Assesses patient and family spiritual needs and develops pastoral care plan in response to identified needs.
• Responds to pastoral care emergencies and consults in a timely manner. Participates in provision of 24-hour coverage. Participates in Medical Center's response to disasters, community traumas, and related situations.
• Documents pastoral care assessments, visits, and interventions in the patient's record to contribute to holistic patient centered care.
• Provides spiritual care to patients, their loved ones, UMMMC staff and students drawing from their spiritual resources to creatively cope with illness, grief, trauma, stress, and death. Includes but not limited to administering sacraments, providing rituals, memorial services, crisis intervention and end of life care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary Palliative Care team in the provision of care for patients and their loved ones living with advanced illness and/or addressing end of life concerns. Counsels patients and their loved ones regarding ethical decision making, goals of care, and the inclusion of their spiritual/religious/cultural values in their decisions. Participates in interdisciplinary family meetings with patients and their loved ones.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates public worship/spiritual practices appropriate to diverse setting of the Medical Center.

Position qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Masters' degree of Divinity or related degree from school accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Current ordination or commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care, and current endorsement by a recognized faith group for ministry as a chaplain.
• Endorsement by the Regional Bishop of the Dioceses of Worcester to function as a Catholic Priest Chaplain.
• Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, the Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education, or eligibility for certification within three years. For per diem Catholic Priest Chaplains, do not require CPE but must be ordained as a Catholic Priest.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage high levels of stress.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Preferred: Minimum of 5 years in professional ministry with at least three years of experience as a chaplain in a hospital setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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