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Chaplain BWH

Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts

$58,136 - $84,656/yrPart TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 26 days ago
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Chaplain BWH · $58,136 - $84,656/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -19% vs. median posted salary for healthcare roles in Boston, Massachusetts ($72,000, n=1709)
  • 11 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$20.00 · lowesthighest · $361,200,000
this role: $58,136median $72,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,709 posted healthcare roles in Boston, Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 37th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 19% below the Boston, Massachusetts median for similar positions.

The staff chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff through bedside visits and group gatherings. They are also responsible for leading interfaith services and participating in clinical team meetings.

Site

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Staff Chaplain - 24hr Rotating - BWH Spiritual Care Services

Availability for Overnight On-Call and Weekend Shifts Required. This position will cover both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.

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.

Qualifications

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 Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited training program, ACPE preferred. Preference for candidates who are board certified chaplains with APC, NAJC, or NACC.

Experience Experience in a hospital/healthcare setting or relevant spiritual, ministry, pastoral, congregational or other experience 2-3 years required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have at least 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare or ministry setting. Completion of four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education is required, with board certification preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Multitasking
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Trauma informed care
  • Crisis response
  • Bereavement counseling
  • Patient documentation
  • Grief counseling
  • Spiritual care
  • Clinical pastoral education
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Interfaith services

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Bonuses
  • Recognition programs
  • Competitive base pay
  • Differentials
  • Premiums

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$58,136 - $84,656/yr
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of various religious practices, health care ethics, behavioral health, trauma informed care, crisis response, and grief and bereavement counseling techniques with patients and families Ability to work independently and excellent organizational skills Proficient at documenting encounters in a patient’s electronic medical records and using Microsoft Suite Programming Proficient at multitasking and have a high level of problem-solving skills. Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 75 Francis Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 24

Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual

Grade 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Market context

Chaplain roles remain selective in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, chaplain openings in healthcare settings are often driven by hospitals and care teams seeking spiritual support for patients, families, and staff. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, 2–3 years of healthcare or ministry experience, at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and board certification when available. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your CPE and certification details before applying.

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