Attachment_1__Statement_of_Work.pdf

Scope of Work (SOW)

Clinical Psychologist Services Background & Purpose

Riverside Indian School seeks a licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide mental-health and behavioral-health services that support the emotional well-being, safety, and functioning of students. Unlike School Psychologist services, this role provides clinical therapy, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and behavioral-health treatment rather than special-education evaluations or IEP-related testing.

The goal of this contract is to improve access to culturally responsive clinical mental-health care for Native students, support trauma-informed practices, and provide therapeutic intervention for students in need.

2) Objectives

• Provide individual and group therapy to students with emotional or behavioral needs.

• Conduct clinical diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria.

• Develop and monitor clinical treatment plans.

• Provide clinical crisis response and risk assessments.

• Support positive mental-health outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic practices.

• Collaborate with school staff, tribal health providers, and families.

• Maintain confidential, compliant clinical documentation.

Scope of Services

A. Clinical Diagnostic Assessments

• Conduct mental-health evaluations using DSM-5 criteria.

• Provide diagnostic impressions and clinical recommendations.

• Administer clinical tools (behavioral assessments, trauma screeners, mood/anxiety scales, etc.).

• Develop written clinical evaluation reports. Note: This role does not conduct psychoeducational or IEP eligibility assessments.

B. Therapy & Counseling

• Provide individual therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, stress, grief, or behavioral challenges.

• Provide group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and social-emotional support groups.

Riverside Indian School

• Deliver culturally responsive therapeutic approaches aligned with Native student and family needs.

• Use evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT-informed strategies, trauma-informed approaches, and motivational interviewing.

C. Crisis Intervention

• Provide real-time crisis support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.

• Conduct suicide risk assessments and safety planning.

• Participate in coordinated crisis response teams.

• Provide short-term stabilization and referral recommendations.

D. Clinical Consultation & Collaboration

• Consult with teachers, dormitory staff, counselors, administrators, and families.

• Coordinate care with tribal behavioral-health providers, medical providers, or community mental-health agencies.

• Provide recommendations for classroom or dormitory supports while protecting clinical confidentiality.

E. Treatment Planning & Monitoring

• Develop and maintain individual treatment plans.

• Review progress regularly with students and, when appropriate, with families.

• Adjust treatment goals based on clinical need.

F. Documentation

• Maintain confidential clinical notes and records in accordance with state law and school policy.

• Document all sessions, interventions, and clinical decisions.

• Maintain HIPAA-aligned practices where applicable. Note: Clinical documentation is separate from school educational records and is not part of the IEP process.

G. Staff Training

• Provide quarterly mental-health professional development topics such as:

o Trauma-informed practices o Suicide prevention and response o Stress-management and student support strategies o Behavioral-health warning signs o Culturally responsive clinical practices

H. Communication & Coordination

• Participate in coordination meetings when clinical information is relevant and appropriate.

• Provide general recommendations to support student well-being while maintaining clinical confidentiality.

• Provide monthly service updates summarizing non-identifiable trends and needs.

Deliverables

• Clinical evaluation reports (as needed per referral).

• Treatment plans for all students receiving therapy.

• Weekly session notes and logs (stored securely and separately from educational records).

• Crisis response documentation.

• Quarterly staff training sessions.

• Annual summary report of services and trends.

Staffing & Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in Oklahoma.

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience with adolescents preferred.

• Experience with trauma-informed care, crisis response, and culturally responsive mental-health practices.

• Background check per school policy.

• Familiarity with working in Native communities preferred.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Follow APA (American Psychological Association) professional standards.

• Comply with HIPAA and school confidentiality policies.

• Adhere to federal, state, and tribal guidelines when collaborating with partner agencies.

Schedule & Location

• Services delivered on the Riverside campus during school hours, and as needed for crisis response.

• Tele-mental-health services permitted only with prior written approval.

Performance Metrics

• Timely completion of clinical evaluations.

• 95% completion rate for scheduled therapy sessions.

• Demonstrated improvement on treatment goals when clinically appropriate.

• Zero confidentiality breaches.

• Positive feedback from staff and students regarding accessibility of services.

Cultural Responsiveness

• Provide services aligned with Native cultural values, beliefs, and community norms.

• Coordinate with cultural programs when appropriate.

• Ensure family communication is respectful and culturally informed.

Data Security & Records

• Maintain all clinical records in secure, approved systems.

• No storage of confidential data on personal devices.

• Return all appropriate records at contract end.

Insurance & Indemnification

• Maintain professional liability insurance ($1M/$3M minimum or as required).

• Provide Certificate of Insurance upon request.