Licensed and Specialized Counseling Provider Services

The County of Orange’s Social Services Agency is seeking qualified licensed mental‑health professionals (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist) to provide Licensed and Specialized Counseling Provider (LSCP) services to children and families with histories of abuse or neglect. The three‑year contract (July 1 2027 – June 30 2030) will be funded at approximately $840,000 per year, with all providers sharing the pool. Respondents must submit an electronic application via the County’s e‑procurement portal, meet minimum experience (5 years in similar services) and licensing requirements, and comply with extensive certification, de‑barment, and political‑reform disclosures. The award will be made after an evaluation of qualifications, scoring criteria, and possible interviews. The County may renew the contract for an additional two‑year term without competition. • Provide individual counseling, family therapy, and related mental‑health services to children/families impacted by abuse/neglect. • Must hold a valid California license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist). • Minimum 5 years of comparable experience; at least 2 years serving child‑abuse/neglect populations. • Contract term: 3 years (potential 2‑year renewal). • Funding: $840k per year (total $2.52 M). • Submission deadline and award dates not specified; questions due Sept 29 2026. • All proposals submitted electronically; no paper/fax/email submissions accepted. • Primary contact for protests: Vanessa Rooke, Deputy Procurement Agent.