Open Enrollment Child and Youth Mental Health Services

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and MHMR of Tarrant County are seeking to assemble a network of service providers to deliver mental health services to children and youth in Tarrant County. The goals of this open enrollment opportunity are to provide a comprehensive community system of services and supports, identify and implement successful programs, create cooperative relationships between MHMR and providers, increase client access and choice, and deliver quality services at efficient costs. The target population is individuals determined eligible by MHMR. Eligible applicants must be registered in Texas, have a valid Tax ID, and employ licensed professionals. MHMR will be responsible for referrals, authorizations, claims review, and quality assurance, but does not guarantee any referral volume. Providers will be required to render authorized services, maintain records, and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. The requested services include Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, Therapeutic Summer Camp, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Applicants must provide detailed information on their quality management, services, finances, and risk assessment. MHMR reserves the right to reject any applications, conduct interviews or site visits, and does not guarantee any referral volume to providers.

The open enrollment application is open to all qualified providers, and MHMR does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the procurement does not require any specific technological integration. The total budget or award value for this opportunity is not specified.