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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Hospice Chaplain

Full-TimeDeadline 9/18/27
$23.38 - $39.32/hr
Mid
Master's
Fairhaven, MA, USA
In Person
Social & Community Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Education equal to a master's degree in a related discipline.
  • Graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
  • At least one year of experience working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families under the direction of the Director of Supportive Care Services or designee.
  • Assess patients spiritually, taking into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses, and provide appropriate counseling and care.
  • Direct the spiritual plan of care.
  • Act as a liaison to community clergy.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
  • Train pastoral care volunteers.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options