Mental_Health_2018.doc

Carville Job Corps Center 5465 Point Clair Road

Carville, LA 70721

Office 225.642.2442 Fax 225.642.3092 www.jobcorps.gov

SCOPE OF WORK ID#CJCC8182018-3

Mental Health Consultant ParadigmWorks Group, Inc. contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Carville Job Corps Center, a residential adolescent training facility located at 5465 Point Clair Road, Carville, LA 70721, is currently soliciting written bids for Mental Health Consultant.

All quotes must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department by September 17,2018 by 3:00 p.m. Quotes received after the deadline and/or without all requested documentation will not be considered. Bid must be good for 90 days, after submission. No partial bids will be accepted.

Vendor must submit a written bid on company letterhead to include scope of work ID#CJCC8182018-3 at the top each of page. Vendor must provide licenses for doing business in the State of Louisiana, all employee licenses required for performing work in the state of Louisiana, certificate of liability insurance and list of references if no past experience with Carville Job Corps Center.

Bids, W9, Liability Insurance, Authority to Commit and all licenses needed to conduct business may be faxed to (225) 642-3092, Attn: Shanese Reynard, Purchasing Department; emailed: Reyanrd.shanese@jobcorps.org; or mailed to

Carville Job Corps Center

Attn: Shanese Reynard 5465 Point Clair Road

Carville, LA 70721

If your quote deviates from specifications in any way, such exception must be noted on bid sheet. If unable to quote, please indicate “No Bid” and return bid package to us.

ParadigmWorks Group Inc., reserves the right to reject any bids and select the bid deemed most responsible. Bidders should be aware of bid requirements for federally funded projects and act accordingly.

Bidders are placed on notice that this is a competitive bid process and cost is an important fact. Overall low bid does not constitute bid award.

Carville Job Corps Center is a federal funded facility and entitled to GSA pricing.

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Mental Health Consultant Carville Job Corps is currently soliciting written bids for on-site Mental Health Consultant.

Mental Health Consultant must be able to work on site six (6) hours/100 students per week. Written quotes should include cost price per hour.

The mental health consultant agrees to provide students of the Carville Job Corps Center with the services stated herein. Such services will be provided as authorized by the Center Director or his/his representative.

1. The Center and Center Mental Health Consultant hereby agree that the services to be provided will include, but will not be limited to those health and wellness services specified in the Job Corps Federal Regulations (Title 20, Code of Federal Regulations 638.510; the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, Chapter 6, Section 6.10, R3; and Technical Assistance Guide D: Center Mental Health and Wellness Program). The services to be provided include:

Staff Development

· Advice the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all mental health matters and overall Center program and organizational consultation to the Center Director and administrative staff on a regular basis.

· Consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with other Center programs and activities such as counseling, residential life, and recreation. This will be done in cooperation with the Health and Wellness Manager, Center Physician, Center Dentist, other health professionals, as well as any staff member involved with students.

· Advice and assistance to wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellness services during student introduction to Center life.

· Consultation with Center health and wellness staff, counselors, residential advisors, instructors and other appropriate staff concerning the ongoing mental health problems of students.

· Assistance with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students in constructive ways. For example, involvement with the career preparation, development, and transition period, the disciplinary program, the maximum benefits program, the cultural awareness program, and the trainee employee assistance program (TEAP).

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Mental Health Consultant

· Staff development on using mental health principles and techniques. This will include coping with problems of alcohol and drug use, sexuality, aggressive behavior and poor communications.

Clinical Services:

· Advice to the Center Director on the advisability of students’ separations for mental health reasons, and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient facility use.

· Ensure the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental health records.

· Issuance and maintenance of signed and dated health care guidelines regarding mental health matters.

· Diagnostic and evaluative services to students who are inpatients or outpatients.

· Limited forms of psychiatric treatment including crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, intermittent supportive psychotherapy, as permitted by licensure or accreditation.

· Assisting with appropriate referral for students who must be separated for mental health reasons.

TEAP Consultation Services:

· Consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with the TEAP and related center wide programs.

· Staff development in using mental health principles and techniques, including coping with problems of alcohol and drug use.

· Providing clinical assistance to students and the TEAP Specialist, especially with students who may have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

Folders

· Review folders and assist with the reasonable accommodation process. This service should be contracted at additional hours as deemed appropriate by the center.

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Mental Health Consultant

The Mental Health Consultant agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures, program instructions, and guidelines established by Job Corps. The Mental Health Consultant and the Center further agree that the Mental Health Consultant will have primary responsibility under the Center Director’s guidance to implement the program outlines above. The Mental Health Consultant, with the concurrence of the Center Director, may delegate by written and dated health care guidelines any of his/her responsibilities set forth in this subcontract to appropriate qualified Center staff.

The Mental Health Consultant will be assisted by the Job Corps National Office, principal mental health consultant, and regional health consultants. The latter will act under guidelines and direction from the National Office of Job Corps.

Obligations of the Professional In the performance of the above duties and responsibilities, the Mental Health Consultant:

· May not delegate professional responsibilities set forth in this scope of work to another full or part-time mental health professional, except upon prior review and approval by the Job Corps Regional Director and Regional Health Consultant.

· Understands and agrees that the medical services under this scope of work are subject to monitoring and review by the United States Department of Labor, Job Corps.

· Agrees to maintain malpractice insurance to cover the professional services to students, with limits consistent with the medical service industry, but in no case less than $1 million per occurrence.

· Agrees to make no public statements regarding its activities under this scope of work, or to disclose any information regarding Job Corps student or Job Corps activities without prior written approval of the Center Director or his/her designated representative. Unauthorized release of student’s records is a federal crime punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

· Shall be personally and financially liable for the cost of any patient referral outside the Center without prior written approval of the Center Director.

· Certifies its intent to comply with all equal employment opportunity practices and affirmative action policies as required by law and agrees not to discriminate against any student, employee and/or contractor because of race, religion, color, gender age or national origin.

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Mental Health Consultant

· Shall provide current copies of the all professional license, certifications, and professional liability insurance documents required by the Center.

Agrees that all research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities will first be cleared through the National Office of Job Corps, Washington, D.C.

Payment terms are Net 30 days from date of invoice. Vendor is required to show numbers of hours billed and hourly rate on invoice, list of materials used to complete serve and provide certified payroll records with invoice.

All questions regarding the Invitation to Bid and/or scope of work must be submitted in writing to: Reynard.Shanese@jobcorps.org. No phone calls will be accepted.