Chaplain

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Kasota (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Muslim Chaplain for a full‑time position (0.8 FTE). The role provides spiritual care to patients and families, education on Islam to staff, and liaison with local Muslim communities. Day shift with Saturday coverage; salary in stated range with weekend differential.

Requirements include a graduate theological degree, ACPE CPE units, ordination or endorsement, and board certification eligibility. Arabic language proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level theological degree required.
• Completion of 4 CPE units through ACPE‑accredited board.
• Ordination, endorsement, or good standing with a Muslim faith tradition.
• Board certification (or eligibility) recognized by a relevant association.
• Within three years of hire, apply for board certification.
• 2–4 years of chaplaincy experience preferred.
• Arabic language skills or additional language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to Muslim patients and families.
• Offer spiritual support to patients, families, and clinical staff of all faiths.
• Advocate for patients and families within the healthcare team.
• Educate healthcare teams on the impact of Muslim beliefs on coping and medical decision‑making.
• Teach colleagues about Islam and Islamic culture.
• Cultivate relationships with local Muslim leaders and communities.

Skills

Arabic language

Education

Graduate-level theological degree

4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)

Ordination, endorsement, or good standing

Board certification (or eligibility)

Apply for board certification within 3 years

2–4 years chaplaincy experience preferred

Arabic language skills preferred

Job description

Muslim Chaplain – Full Time (32 hrs/week)

Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229

Shift: Day; Saturday coverage required. Flexible scheduling available. Salary: $53,705.60 – $67,142.40 annualized (based on 0.8 FTE). Benefit: $5.00/hour weekend differential; paid time off (PTO) eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to Muslim patients and families.
• Offer spiritual support to patients, families, and clinical staff of all faiths.
• Advocate for patients and families within the healthcare team.
• Educate healthcare teams on the impact of Muslim religious/spiritual beliefs on coping and medical decision‑making.
• Teach colleagues about Islam and Islamic culture.
• Cultivate relationships with local Muslim leaders and communities.

Qualifications

• Graduate‑level theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education through an ACPE‑accredited board.
• Ordination, current endorsement, or good standing with a Muslim faith tradition or endorsing agency.
• Board certification (or eligibility) recognized by an association such as the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Association of Professional Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains.
• Within three years of hire, submit an application for board certification with the appropriate faith group or governing body.
• 2–4 years of chaplaincy experience preferred.
• Arabic language skills or additional spoken language proficiency, in addition to English, preferred.

Cincinnati Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.