Muslim Chaplain - Full-Time Healthcare Spiritual Care

Cincinnati 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

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.