Staff Chaplain

Overview

The Staff Chaplain will provide spiritual support and services to patients and caregivers and the Dana-Farber community.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Visit patients who request or are referred by a member of their DFCI care team for religious, spiritual, or existential support at any point in their DFCI care journey
• Daily Rounding as member of DFCI interdisciplinary care team, advocating for spiritual needs of patients and caregivers, following up with in-person visits as possible/appropriate
• Respond to codes with compassionate presence, providing spiritual care to patients and caregivers, and following up with staff as needed
• Collaborate with inter-professional care team in crisis situations; ensure compassionate care and safety of patients, their caregivers and DFCI staff, providing follow up support as needed
• Inform patients/caregivers and staff of spiritual resources of DFCI Multifaith Chapel, spiritual support groups, devotional items, community clergy, and more, honoring the breadth of faith and spirituality, inclusive of those with no identified faith or practice in provision care
• Document visits in the electronic medical record and refer to other members of the care team as appropriate
• Lead interfaith gatherings, services and ritual for patients/caregivers and staff as requested
• Practice DFCI core values of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, engaging in ongoing learning and honoring the Belonging of every member of the DFCI community- patient, caregiver, and staff
• Perform additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including on the phone and in writing
• Familiarity with use of electronic medical record
• High level of cultural sensitivity and cultural humility. Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Patient-and family-centered orientation; ability to demonstrate empathy in difficult situations
• Ability to communicate with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and promote and engage in relationship-building

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, or a related master’s degree, along with 1 year of clinical chaplaincy experience in a healthcare setting, with oncology experience preferred.

Candidates must have completed at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), with 4 units preferred, and CPE units 3 and 4 may count toward the experience requirement.

Board certification or eligibility within 18 months of hire is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes, occasional supervision of student interns and/or volunteers.

PATIENT CONTACT: Yes

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).