DBH Jewish Chaplain Consultant Services

The District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a Jewish Chaplain Consultant Services contract to provide specialized religious support services. This procurement opportunity was posted on July 25, 2019, with a proposal submission deadline of July 31, 2019. The contract appears to involve professional consulting services focused on providing chaplaincy support within behavioral health settings, likely requiring expertise in Jewish religious practices, pastoral care, and mental health support. The consultant will be expected to deliver comprehensive chaplaincy services that potentially include spiritual guidance, emotional support, and religious accommodations for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. Specific deliverables may include developing religious support protocols, providing direct client counseling, and offering culturally sensitive spiritual interventions. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated in the provided information, typical requirements for such roles would likely include advanced theological training, demonstrated experience in healthcare chaplaincy, and demonstrated cultural competency.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions based on the available information. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided details. The procurement appears to be open to qualified professional consultants with appropriate credentials in Jewish chaplaincy and behavioral health support. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, similar professional consulting services in governmental behavioral health settings typically range from $50,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on scope and service intensity. The contract seems focused on securing a specialized professional who can provide culturally and religiously sensitive support within the District of Columbia's behavioral health ecosystem. Potential respondents would need to demonstrate significant expertise in both Jewish religious practices and mental health support methodologies to be competitive for this consulting opportunity.