EVT0010238_Amendment_One.pdf

AMENDMENT

Request for Proposal

Amendment Date: March 31, 2025

Amendment Number: One (1)

Bid Event Number: EVT0010238

Closing Date: May 1, 2025, 2:00 PM CST

Procurement Officer: Lara J Williams Telephone: 785.296.2371 E-Mail Address: lara.j.williams@ks.gov

Agency: Parsons State Hospital

Item: Psychology Services SPTP Parsons State Hospital

Conditions: 1. Corrections to errors in reference to Larned State Hospital (LSH) follow in the amended specifications.

There are no other changes currently.

A signed copy of this Amendment must be submitted with your bid. If your bid response has been returned, submit this Amendment by the closing date indicated above.

I (We) have read and understand this amendment and agree it is a part of my (our) bid response.

NAME OF COMPANY OR FIRM:

SIGNED BY:

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1. SPECIFICATIONS

Parsons State Hospital (PSH) is seeking competitive bids from independently licensed clinical professionals (LCP, LPC, LMLP, LCPC, LP, LSCSW, and LMSW) who maintain an active license within the state of Kansas through the

Behavioral Science Regulatory Board (BSRB), and/or competitive bids from professional entities who employ, and/or have the ability to recruit, such individuals to practice psychological services for PSH in the Sexual Predator

Treatment Program (SPTP). Awards may be made to multiple vendors.

4.1. Sexual Predator Treatment Program Background

The Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) was established by a 1994 statute (K.S.A. 59-29a01 et seq.)

which provides for civil commitment of persons identified by law as a sexually violent predator (SVP). SPTP has a dual mission: 1) Provide for the safety of Kansas citizens by establishing a secure environment in which persons identified as sexually violent predators can reside and 2) Offer treatment with the aim of reducing risk for re-offending, allowing motivated persons who complete treatment to return to society. Clinical services needed for this program are clinicians who can provide therapeutic services to the residents at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 stages of inpatient treatment where preventative skills are being developed and implemented for relapse prevention.

The psychology service positions for SPTP are on-campus positions that require the professionals to report to

PSH to engage in tasks such as assessments, evaluations, and providing treatment. These psychology roles are one of several multidisciplinary professionals who collaborate to provide the treatment and services to each resident admitted to PSH programs.

These positions entail direct engagement with residents who have been civilly committed pursuant to the

Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act (K.S.A 59-29a01et seq.) and may be diagnosed with mental health illnesses that fall within the categories such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Developmental Disorders, Mood

Disorders, Bipolar and Other Related Disorders, Trauma and Other Stressor Related Disorders, Psychotic

Disorders, Pedophilic Disorders, and Personality Disorders. The positions will assist with the assessment, development, and implementation of the individualized treatment plan for residents assigned on their caseload.

Treatment modalities carried out by these roles include individual and/or group therapy services tailored to the specific needs of the clientele. Psychological testing and risk assessments will also be utilized for some residents to assist with the development of treatment recommendations.

4.2. Required Educational Requirements for Providers

4.2.1. Master’s Degree (MA or MS) or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or other related behavioral healthcare field.

4.2.2. Licensed as a Masters or Doctoral Level Professional by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (e.g., LPC, LCPC, LMLP, LCP, LP, LMSW, LSCSW).

4.2.3. Experience with incorporating assessment and evaluation results of individuals for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.

4.2.4. Experience providing clinical treatment through individual and group therapy settings for patients with serious mental illness.

4.2.5. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to medical providers, nurses, unit staff, activity therapy staff, psychoeducation staff, and other clinicians.

4.2.6. Ability to provide substance abuse treatment.

4.2.7. Find and or develop new treatment curriculum applicable to the treatment goals of SPTP.

4.3. Preferred Requirements for Providers

4.3.1. Experience with conducting risk assessments and psychological evaluations of individuals for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.

4.3.2. Availability to provide treatment sessions in the evenings (between 1630 hrs. and 2000 hrs.) and on weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays).

4.3.3. Approved User of the STABLE-2007 and ACUTE-2007 through SAARNA (within 6 months of contract start, if not already approved).

4.3.4. ATSA membership (within 6 months of contract start, if not already a member).

4.3.5. In-depth understanding of sex offender treatment and risk management/prevention strategies.

4.3.6. Clinical experience working with individuals who have sexually offended.

4.4. Scope of Work/Job Expectations

4.4.1. Collaboratively engage in the development of the resident’s individualized treatment plan based on needs.

4.4.2. Complete a variation of assessments including intakes, risks, and suicide.

4.4.3. Assists with development of treatment schedule and clinical services individualized to each resident.

4.4.4. Manage a caseload as assigned by the Assistant Clinical Program Director/Designee

4.4.5. Carry out individual therapy services with residents assigned on caseload.

4.4.6. Lead group therapy sessions covering various topics (e.g., process group, illness management, symptom management, relapse prevention, trauma, healthy relationships, risk reduction etc.).

4.4.7. Participate in weekly treatment team meetings regarding resident progress and/or regression.

4.4.8. Consult with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure comprehensive services provided (e.g., Social

Worker, Psychiatrist, Nurse, Activity Therapist, etc.).

4.4.9. Assign, review, and monitor treatment interventions such as journal submissions, rational self-analysis reports, and relapse prevention plans.

4.4.10. Review polygraph results with residents assigned to your caseload.

4.4.11. Provide availability and court testimony, when requested.

4.4.12. Identify resident progress, limitations, vulnerabilities to potential review boards for program progression.

4.4.13. Comply with SPTP, PSH, and specific building policies and procedures as it pertains to fulfillment of this role and the care and treatment of the residents.

4.4.14. Uses best practices and remains current with empirically supported treatment interventions.

4.4.15. Develops or acquires resources annually to teach new group therapy topics.

4.4.16. Collaborates with the Clinical and Administrative Program Directors to share communication, receive feedback, answer questions, and collectively provide clinical services to the residents.

4.4.17. Ensures program compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and standards.

4.4.18. Reports any lack of compliance through proper channels (e.g., Risk Management, Professional Licensing

Board, Human Resources, etc.).

4.4.19. Timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.

4.5. Deliverables

Payment to be processed upon approval of invoice within 30 days of receipt.

4.6. Invoicing

At a minimum, invoices to be received on a monthly basis. Semi-monthly, bi-weekly or weekly invoices are allowable as PSH can accommodate based on the request of the contractor.

4.7. Pay Rate

Bidder shall provide a proposed hourly rate of service charge per clinician that encompasses compensation for the completion of the tasks as outlined within the scope of work.

4.7.1. All Inclusive Hourly Rate

4.7.2. Invoicing to occur Semi-Monthly (1st – 15th and 16th – end of the month)

4.7.3. Invoicing shall include details of clinician(s) dates of service fulfillment along with completed hours for the invoice periods

4.7.4. Preferred 40 hours per week per clinician on campus

4.7.5. Maximum 45 hours per week per clinician on campus

4.7.6. Any hours above 45 per week on or off campus must include justification for the hours and be approved by the Superintendent prior to working those hours

4.7.7. Any hours billed above 40 hours per week shall be billed at the all-inclusive hourly rate proposed by bidder; Overtime hours are not part of this agreement

4.7.8. State Holidays are non-billable days and include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial

Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.