3374-27-R-RFIN-00002-V01

The Specialized Treatment Facility, a Mississippi state agency, is requesting information on occupational therapy services for adolescent residents at its psychiatric residential treatment facility, with responses due September 17, 2026 by 4 p.m.

The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, compensated at $65 per hour with availability up to 80 hours per month (maximum monthly cost $5,200). The contract term is one year. Respondents must hold current National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists certification and licensure from the Mississippi State Board of Health, with at least one year of direct experience working with adolescents with mental illness. Successful completion of background checks and drug screening is required.

The scope includes administering individual occupational therapy evaluations, developing service objectives and therapy programs, training and monitoring staff implementation, recommending therapeutic activities, providing consultation on adaptive equipment, and completing required documentation including evaluation reports and monthly progress notes.

Submissions must include a completed State Application (the standard Mississippi State Personnel Board form), a Reference Packet, proof of required licenses and certifications, and supplemental questions specific to the posting. Delivery to the Gulfport, Mississippi location is via email, fax, or hand delivery. No bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled.