Islamic Chaplain Imam
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Job Summary
This is a meaningful recovery-oriented role serving Individuals in Care (IICs) within a clinical behavioral-health environment. The chaplain delivers spiritual care leads weekly worship facilitates spirituality groups and integrates Islamic spiritual care into the hospitals interdisciplinary treatment model.
Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply now to be included in our proposal.
Worksite | Saint Elizabeths Hospital 1100 Alabama Avenue SE Washington DC 20032 |
On-Site | Required this is not a remote role |
Service Window | Between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. |
Weekly Commitment | Friday Jumuah service 12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. (arrive by 12:00 p.m. for setup; breakdown after service) |
Conduct weekly Jumuah congregational worship services including the Adhan Khutbah (sermon) Salat al-Jummah and post-prayer interaction
Lead Islamic prayer and provide spiritual counseling and support for Muslim IICs
Guide Individuals in Care through the Shahada (Islamic conversion) upon request
Maintain continuity of services during planned absences via written setup instructions
Provide weekly patient-centered religious consultations (Mushawara/Shura) addressing spiritual concerns religious questions and accommodation needs
Offer faith-sensitive support for emotional wellbeing using principles of Islamic pastoral psychology
Conduct spiritual assessments and provide ongoing spiritual support
Coordinate with clinical staff on prayer arrangements fasting guidance Quran access and religious items
Design and facilitate monthly spirituality groups on assigned units and in Therapeutic Learning Centers inclusive of non-Muslim participants
Develop optional Islamic study groups and educational classes appropriate to varying levels of religious literacy
Provide general Islamic education and interfaith consultation to non-Muslim IICs families and staff as appropriate
Coordinate programming for all major Islamic observances: Al-Hijra Ramadan (fasting and Iftar) Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Adha Mawlid an-Nabi Laylat al-Qadr Ashura and Al-Isra wal-Miraj
Develop a one-year Islamic engagement curriculum within ten (10) days of award
Meet twice monthly with the Director of Chaplaincy Services; participate in quarterly performance reviews
Complete clinical notes in Avatar within 24 hours of each consultation
Submit attendance logs monthly consultation reports monthly group reports and quarterly reports on schedule
Maintain accurate records and report missed/rescheduled hours within one business day
At least 3 years of experience performing Islamic Chaplaincy services within a government healthcare institutional behavioral-health nonprofit or community-based setting
Bachelors degree (minimum)
One (1) completed unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from ACPE SCA CPSP or ICPT OR willingness to sign a letter agreeing to complete one unit of CPE with Saint Elizabeths Hospital within one year of contract award
Three (3) professional references able to complete Past Performance Evaluation forms at least one from the chaplaincy experience entities listed above
Proficiency in Quranic recitation Islamic theology (ʿAqīdah) and Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Trauma-informed spiritual support and interfaith awareness in a clinical/behavioral-health setting
Ability to deliver recovery-based culturally and ethnically diverse spiritual care
Strong documentation discipline and ability to work within an interdisciplinary clinical team
Familiarity with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Selected candidate must complete the following prior to providing services:
Saint Elizabeths Hospital new-hire training (estimated two weeks) including safety clinical environment orientation and patient-interaction modules
FBI background check fingerprinting and all required security clearance processes
Proof of immunizations and medical clearance including TB testing and vaccinations per SEH policy
Signed confidentiality agreements and adherence to the DC Code of Conduct for Religious and Spiritual Officials
The Chaplain provides spiritual care only and shall not provide psychotherapy clinical evaluation medical decision-making or any service outside the scope of spiritual care. All interactions must adhere to HIPAA SEH policies and trauma-informed care principles.
Submit the following to :
1. Current CV/resume detailing chaplaincy experience (with organizations periods of performance and scope)
2. Copy of bachelors (or higher) degree
3. CPE transcript/certificate or a statement of willingness to complete one unit with SEH within one year
4. Three professional references for Past Performance verification
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Minimum Qualifications (Required) At least 3 years of experience performing Islamic Chaplaincy services within a government healthcare institutional behavioral-health nonprofit or community-based setting Bachelors degree (minimum) One (1) completed unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from ACPE SCA CPSP or ICPT OR willingness to sign a letter agreeing to complete one unit of CPE with Saint Elizabeths Hospital within one year of contract award Three (3) professional references able to complete Past Performance Evaluation forms at least one from the chaplaincy experience entities listed above Required Knowledge & Skills Proficiency in Quranic recitation Islamic theology (ʿAqīdah) and Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) Trauma-informed spiritual support and interfaith awareness in a clinical/behavioral-health setting Ability to deliver recovery-based culturally and ethnically diverse spiritual care Strong documentation discipline and ability to work within an interdisciplinary clinical team Familiarity with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements Onboarding & Compliance Requirements Selected candidate must complete the following prior to providing services: Saint Elizabeths Hospital new-hire training (estimated two weeks) including safety clinical environment orientation and patient-interaction modules FBI background check fingerprinting and all required security clearance processes Proof of immunizations and medical clearance including TB testing and vaccinations per SEH policy Signed confidentiality agreements and adherence to the DC Code of Conduct for Religious and Spiritual Officials Important Scope Note The Chaplain provides spiritual care only and shall not provide psychotherapy clinical evaluation medical decision-making or any service outside the scope of spiritual care. All interactions must adhere to HIPAA SEH policies and trauma-informed care principles. How to Apply Submit the following to insert DTLC recruiting email: 1. Current CV/resume detailing chaplaincy experience (with organizations periods of performance and scope) 2. Copy of bachelors (or higher) degree 3. CPE transcript/certificate or a statement of willingness to complete one unit with SEH within one year 4. Three professional references for Past Performance verification Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex age disability or any other protected status under the DC Human Rights Act.
Required Education:
Bachelours or equivalent
