Crisis Counselilng Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is pursuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #2025-08) for a Crisis Counseling Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide school-based crisis intervention services across the district. The procurement seeks a qualified professional who will deliver immediate mental health support to students experiencing emotional or psychological distress, functioning as part of a comprehensive district-wide initiative. The ideal candidate must be a licensed clinical social worker with demonstrated expertise in crisis counseling and the ability to flexibly rotate between schools to ensure comprehensive service coverage. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm (EST) on March 13, 2025, and must be physically submitted to the Henderson County Public Schools Administration Building in Hendersonville, NC, with no electronic submissions accepted. The solicitation is federally funded and requires strict compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200) and applicable federal laws, policies, and standards. Interested parties can obtain full RFP documentation by contacting the Purchasing Agent, Joni Huchzermeier, and the school district reserves the right to reject any proposals with documented rationale.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified licensed clinical social workers who can meet the specified professional requirements. The project is funded through a federal grant targeting crisis counseling service expansion, suggesting potential preferences for vendors demonstrating strong community mental health experience. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific technology integration requirements are outlined in the current documentation. The RFP does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though it is framed as a grant-funded initiative focused on student mental health support. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete scope of qualifications, expectations, and potential compensation for this crisis counseling position.