Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors for the Deaf

The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is seeking to contract with several individuals to serve as Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors for the Deaf. MCDHH is looking to hire one "Master / Mentor" SUD Counselor and two SUD Counselors at the "Trainee," "Certified," or "Certified / Licensed" levels to provide therapeutic support to Deaf individuals with substance use disorders. This is an ongoing, rolling enrollment opportunity, with applications accepted through May 15, 2028. The SUD Counselor positions require fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and have compensation ranging from $30 to $80 per hour depending on the level of experience. MCDHH will be monitoring and evaluating the contractors' performance on an ongoing basis, and the contracts may be terminated if the contractors are unable to meet the performance standards.

This procurement is restricted to individuals and businesses, not third-party bidders, and falls under the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program. No pricing terms, set asides, or other financial details are provided in the information available. The contract opportunity is funded by the state of Massachusetts, but no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology requirements are mentioned.