Summary

Location: Baystate Medical Center-Springfield MA

Schedule: On Call; Per Diem

The Interfaith Chaplain functions as a spiritual care specialist and is team member of the Spiritual Services Department. This position will provide direct spiritual care to patients/families and staff with a particular focus on the Heart and Vascular Service Line including the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.  The position includes mentoring and teaching opportunities for spiritual care interns, medical students, residents and nursing staff.  

What you will do:

• The Interfaith Chaplain provides spiritual care assessment and spiritual/emotional care interventions and support; participates in interdisciplinary teams and daily rounding activities; consults with staff regarding spiritual/emotional care issues; participates in assigned task forces and committees as assigned; communicates with area religious leaders for coordination of care.
• Educates patients, family, staff and community in matters related to spirituality. Works collaboratively with other spiritual care staff to carry out responsibilities of the department.
•  Provides on call coverage for day shifts and for two overnight shifts per month in rotation with other permanent staff members.
• Takes part/coordinates and/or leads meditation/prayer services and special religious ceremonies such as bereavement services within the hospital community following guidelines of the Department of Spiritual Services Department.

• The Interfaith Chaplain will take responsibility for initiating spiritual care visits with patients of all or no religious affiliation, for responding to requests for spiritual care in all areas of Baystate Medical Center, for participating in supporting interdisciplinary staff during times of moral distress or critical incident debriefings.
• The Interfaith Chaplain will comply with all mandatory computerized charting and other regulatory requirements associated with the position.
• The Interfaith Chaplain will provide spiritual leadership in her/his patient care areas, and over time throughout the organization upon request from department manager.
• The Interfaith Chaplain adheres to all departmental and hospital safety standards.  

What you will need:

• A four year college degree, a master’s level theological degree or equivalent,  and Board Certification by one of the four North American chaplaincy certifying bodies (APC, NACC, NAJC, ACPE). Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), Neshima: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) or National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), and remain in good standing with that organization, or eligibility for certification within two years of hire date.
• Two to four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from ACPE accredited centers
• Ordination or commissioning for chaplaincy by a recognized religious group, in good standing with their denominational judicatory and/or ecclesiastical endorsement for specialized ministry.

What you need to know:

• This is an on call per diem position.
• This position is located at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

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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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 candidate's 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.

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