Art Therapist for Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000029016
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from ohiobuys.ohio.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking a qualified Art Therapist to provide on-site therapeutic services at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, a 152-bed inpatient facility for acute mentally ill adults located in Massillon, Stark County. The procurement involves securing a contractor to deliver art therapy services for up to 8 hours weekly, with the primary objective of enhancing patient psychological, physical, and social well-being. Specific deliverables include conducting 1-1.5 hour group sessions focused on emotion identification, emotional regulation strategies, stress management, and communication improvement. The contractor must be a registered Art Therapist with a minimum of two years of experience working with patients having mental health diagnoses. Evaluation criteria will assess the contractor's qualifications, with a minimum acceptable score of 340 out of 500 possible points. The contract opportunity is posted from March 21, 2025, with proposals due by April 4, 2025, and will cover State Fiscal Years 2026-2027, specifically from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The proposed contract is valued at approximately $41.00 per hour for 20 hours per week, totaling $42,640.00 for the two-year period. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The contract is subject to the availability of state and federal funds and requires the contractor to comply with various state regulations, including ethical standards, nondiscrimination requirements, and offshore services restrictions. Travel costs must be encompassed within the proposed deliverables, with no separate travel reimbursement provided. Proposers must submit their responses through the Ohio|Buys website and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to work with a diverse patient population, manage complex mental health environments, and provide comprehensive documentation of therapeutic interventions and patient progress.
Opportunity text
- MISSION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans. OhioMHAS strives to be a national leader in implementing a comprehensive, accessible, and quality-focused system of addiction and mental health care and wellness for all Ohio citizens.
- PURPOSE
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide on-site art therapy service at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare located at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, Ohio, 44646.
- BACKGROUND
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare is a 152-bed inpatient care facility for acute mentally ill adults. The service contractor shall provide art therapy for our patients which can greatly enhance their healing process.
- SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
Art Therapist to conduct art activity and/or therapy sessions with the patients at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare. Art Therapy will be conducted up to 8 hours weekly on the grounds of Heartland Behavioral Healthcare. Art Therapist must be able to work with a diverse population with the mental Health diagnoses and behavioral issues. Through Art Therapy, the Therapist will provide patients benefits for psychological, physical, and social well-being. Art therapy will help patients improve the quality of life, help manage stress, improve communication, increase self-confidence, and decrease depression and anxiety symptoms. Art Therapist to offer 1-1.5 hour group sessions to help patients identify emotions, offer strategies to assist with emotional regulation, develop stress relieving coping skill, and help facilitate a method of communication. Documentation such as treatment plan interventions, participation, engagement and progress will be entered into the patient record. Therapist must keep up on all trainings, pertaining to Heartland Behavioral Healthcare Policy's.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall be registered as an Art Therapist and have worked as an Art Therapist for 2 years. Experience required working with patients who have a mental illness diagnosis.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HBH RFP Art.pdf | ||
| HBH RFP Art.pdf |
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