Chaplain Services @ ABH

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a chaplain services contractor for State Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, with proposals due by February 26, 2025. The comprehensive scope of work requires a chaplain to organize religious programs across all faith groups, conduct non-denominational services, administer Holy communion, provide pastoral counseling, and perform spiritual consults for patients. Key deliverables include maintaining patient records, networking with community clergy, developing chaplaincy program materials, visiting patient living areas, providing clinical pastoral education to staff, and serving on Trauma Informed Care Leadership and Ethics Committees. The position requires up to 15 weekly hours and mandates specific contractor qualifications, including education in ministry or pastoral services and prior spiritual care experience. The evaluation criteria is point-based, assessing education (20 points), Holy Communion authorization (10 points), mental health experience (20 points), weekend/evening availability (20 points), ministerial experience (10 points), crisis intervention experience (10 points), group facilitation skills (10 points), and cost proposal (10 points), with a minimum acceptable score of 340 points for contract award.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposals must be submitted through the Ohio|Buys website, and if contract expenditures exceed $50,000, approval from the State of Ohio Controlling Board will be required. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the contract will cover chaplain services for a two-year period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process seeking a qualified chaplain service provider with demonstrated experience in mental health spiritual care settings. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Interested contractors should carefully review the full Request for Proposals document and ensure they meet the comprehensive evaluation criteria to be considered for the contract.