Proposal for Consultant for Residential Behavioral-Mental Health Treatment Services

The Navajo Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services (DBMHS) is seeking a consultant to provide expert guidance on residential behavioral/mental health treatment services for adults and adolescents. The consultant will provide strategic plans, consultation, and clinical supervision for the delivery of holistic and integrated care services, including individual, group, and family counseling, medical services, and case management. Key Requirements: * Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing co-occurring residential behavioral healthcare services * Independent licensure for mental health in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and/or Utah * Ability to provide consultation on strategic plans for culturally responsive behavioral health services * Knowledge of the Navajo Nation or Navajo population * Ability to coordinate and collaborate with treatment center administrative and clinical personnel Scope of Work: * Provide expert guidance on residential behavioral/mental health treatment services * Develop strategic plans for service delivery staff * Provide advisory and evaluation services on matters related to behavioral health policy * Develop comprehensive plans for management services, including administrative, clinical, and financial support functions * Document, process, and recommend implementation strategies for quality assurance oversight of clinical services Proposal Requirements: * Four copies of the proposal, including an original and three copies * Proposal should include: + Organizational letter expressing interest and brief description of proposed services + Consultant qualifications and subject-area experience + Scope of work detailed in the RFP + Sample weekly/monthly schedule + Copies of licenses, insurance certificates, and other relevant documents + Costs to be submitted in a separate sealed envelope Evaluation Criteria: * Proposal content and organization (5 points) * Qualifications, licensure, and work experience (55 points) * Scope of work with sample weekly/monthly schedule (20 points) * Cost (20 points) Contract Terms: * The contract will be for a period of three years * The consultant's continuation of services will be dependent on performance appraisal and annual review * The Navajo Nation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part * The Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Act and other applicable laws and regulations will apply Insurance Requirements: * The consultant shall procure and maintain insurance policies, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and professional liability insurance * Minimum coverage limits are specified in the RFP * The Navajo Nation shall be named as an additional insured for general and auto liability coverage.