WYDC School Psychologist

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a School Psychologist position at the Wilder Youth Development Center (WYDC) in Somerville, Fayette County. The procurement seeks a licensed School Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological services for male youth ages 14-18. Qualified candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree with independent practice licensure in Tennessee. Key responsibilities include facilitating child find processes, conducting psychoeducational assessments, participating in IEP meetings, performing three-year reevaluations, consulting with educational staff, and coordinating with DCS state-level and regional psychologists. The RFI was posted on December 19, 2025, with responses due by January 7, 2026. Respondents are required to submit information about typical pricing structures, such as hourly rates or per-service fees, and potential alternative service approaches. Submissions should be directed to Will Harmon, Sourcing Account Specialist, with technical inquiries to Susan Finney, Program Coordinator.

The RFI does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Responses will become state property and will remain confidential until after evaluation of potential future procurement documents. The state will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to the RFI, and participation does not guarantee future contract opportunities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the document suggests that pricing information will be collected to inform potential future procurement. The RFI is explicitly noted as not creating any contract rights for respondents and serves primarily as a market research tool to gather information about potential school psychologist services for the youth development center. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation.