Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a contractor to provide Jewish Pediatric Chaplaincy Services to patients, their families, and staff at the Clinical Center. The contractor will provide spiritual care, counseling, and support services, including faith-specific Jewish religious services, interdisciplinary participation, and staff support. The contract is for a one-year base period with an anticipated start date of August 5, 2026. The contractor will work in the Spiritual Care Department and will be responsible for providing spiritual care services to pediatric patients, their families, and staff.
• Provides faith-specific spiritual/religious care for patients and families of the Jewish faith
• Develops and executes spiritual care plans for patients
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences
• Documents all patient and family assessment visits and follow-up visits in the electronic medical record
• Provides emergency call-back service on nights, weekends, and federal holidays
• Conducts worship services and other group activities that respond to the spiritual needs of patients and staff