Request for Proposal for Municipal Mental Health Assistance to Uninsured and Underinsured
Proposals are currently being accepted by mental health professionals and/or mental healthcare providers for a one-year health services contract. The intent of this RFP is to provide mental health services to uninsured and underinsured eligible City residents, inclusive of clinical assessments, individual and family group counseling, and to coordinate the provision of medication management.
Providers shall:
1) Provide mental health services to a minimum of 100+ uninsured and underinsured eligible City residents, inclusive of assessments, individual and family group counseling, and coordination of medication management. Priority consideration should be given to City residents in schools, in homeless shelters and transitional housing programs, as well as to the City's senior population.
2) Work collaboratively and in a culturally competent manner to provide mental health services to eligible uninsured and underinsured City residents inclusive of diverse populations.
3) Solicit additional monetary donations to ensure financial sustainability as necessary.
4) Recruit, hire, train and employ qualified staff to deliver mental healthcare services to eligible City residents in need.
5) Be familiar with and knowledgeable of resources currently available for City residents.
6) Deliver services in conjunction with other entities, including the City Coalition of Providers, County Department of Health and Human Services, County Public Schools and other agencies as needed.
7) If services are being provided within an MCPS facility, provide a letter of endorsement from the school administrator.
8) Document records of all client services so that demographic and outcome information can be reported.
9) Secure all client information in accordance with HIPPA and COMAR regulations to ensure confidentiality.
10) Certify all staff working in a direct service facility in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
11) Lead contractor will facilitate, at a minimum, quarterly contract meetings, and coordinate activities of the subcontractors to reduce unnecessary duplication of services and more efficiently leverage
resources.
12) Lead contractor will ensure that regular reporting as required by the contract is submitted to the City accurately and in a timely manner.
