Questions and Answers - Baltimore MD_.pdf

Q&A (RFP No. 15BCTS25R00000003 - SU/MH/SOT in Baltimore, MD) No. Questions Answers

1. 1. On page 3 of Section 2.1 (Continuation of SF-1449), it reads, “All clinicians must be licensed or certified in the state of Maryland and must be able to practice independently, without supervision, in the state of Maryland”.

Whereas the Statement of Work, section 5.4.4 (page 35) says “Provisionally Licensed Clinicians, Licensed Interns, and Qualified Mental Health Professional (herein called a non-independently licensed clinician). A non-independently licensed clinician is defined as a person whose experience, training, and supervision are commensurate with the assigned tasks but has not yet met the criteria of their own profession for recognition as an independently licensed clinician. When listed in the DRC (Section 2.1 of SF 1449) a non-independently licensed clinician may provide treatment services within the scope of their license and under the direction of a fully licensed practitioner. When not listed in the DRC, the SCTC may authorize a non-independently licensed clinician to provide treatment services within their scope of practice, and under the direction of a fully licensed practitioner, on a temporary or permanent basis.

The scope of practice in Maryland for A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor allows them to provide treatment services within the scope of their license and under the direction of a fully licensed practitioner.

Will the government list in the DRC per Section 5.4.4 of the SOW and allow quoters to submit names, resumes, and licenses of LMSWs and LGPC for this contract?

No, the above information for question 1. Reflects the information required for this solicitation. “All clinicians must be licensed or certified in the state of Maryland and must be able to practice independently, without supervision, in the state of Maryland.”

2. If the government insists that LGPCs and LMSWs cannot provide treatment on this contract, will a clinician that possess Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) license as well as LGPC be allowed to provide treatment within the scope of their CAC-AD license?

No where in the DRC is it stated or “insists that LGPCs and LMSWs cannot provide treatment on this contract…” A clinician who possesses a CAC-AD can practice and independently provide substance use services only as reflected on the DRC. If an individual possesses a LGPC as well as a CAC-AD, the only service they can provide independently is for substance use treatment. They will not be able to provide mental health services independently as that does not fall within the scope and practice of their LGPC, they require supervision.

3. The solicitation did not require a Key Personnel for Case Management but on the Technical Proposal (Staffing Requirement), it says "All key personnel and administrative positions must be identified on this document"

Is it okay to add the names and resumes of non-clinical Program Assistants and Case Management service coordinators even though they are not licensed clinicians?

Yes, please list all personnel on the Technical Personnel List.

The Technical Proposal, Staffing Requirement, Section 1.a., states “Submit the Technical Personnel document that identifies the position and responsibility of all personnel proposed to meet or exceed the minimum staffing requirements of key personnel identified in the Decisional Rule Criteria (2.1 of SF 1449). All key personnel and administrative positions must be identified on this document.