DIRECT CARE AND TREATMENT (DCT) IS SEEKING QUALIFIED AND ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR FORENSIC SERVICES TEAM.

The Forensics Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

In the role of the Imam, at the St. Peter Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP), you will provide religious and spiritual ministry to patients from the Islamic tradition, whether self-identified or unaffiliated with the Islamic tradition. The Imam will address the religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of patients in accordance with the Islamic tradition.

• Serves as a Chaplain professional providing religious ministry services to patients requesting Islamic spiritual care.
• Engages as a spiritual leader, compassionate listener, consultant, and counselor, especially during times of crisis and offer prayer and religious services
• Conducts informal spiritual assessments to identify patient strengths and needs and assists with creating plans for care in response to the moral injuries and spiritual distress of patients.
• Chaplaincy services are available to patients or staff in the event of emergency or critical incidents such as death or serious illness/crisis. In case of death of a patient, the Imam will provide the spiritual care to the family members or the treatment facility as appropriate.
• This position is on an intermittent basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify, applicants must meet either of the following criteria:

• Master of Divinity degree or a related degree program from a graduate school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or equivalent AND completion of a minimum of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from a CPE center that is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance use, or in a forensic setting (e.g., jails, prisons, or courts).
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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THE WORK YOU’LL DO IS MORE THAN JUST A JOB.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

In the role of the Imam, at the St. Peter Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP), you will provide religious and spiritual ministry to patients from the Islamic tradition, whether self-identified or unaffiliated with the Islamic tradition. The Imam will address the religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of patients in accordance with the Islamic tradition.

• Serves as a Chaplain professional providing religious ministry services to patients requesting Islamic spiritual care.
• Engages as a spiritual leader, compassionate listener, consultant, and counselor, especially during times of crisis and offer prayer and religious services
• Conducts informal spiritual assessments to identify patient strengths and needs and assists with creating plans for care in response to the moral injuries and spiritual distress of patients.
• Chaplaincy services are available to patients or staff in the event of emergency or critical incidents such as death or serious illness/crisis. In case of death of a patient, the Imam will provide the spiritual care to the family members or the treatment facility as appropriate.
• This position is on an intermittent basis