Behavioral Health Services - Substance Use Treatment

The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide substance use treatment services, including prevention, early intervention, outpatient services, intensive outpatient services, recovery services, and recovery residences. The selected proposer will be required to provide services to Nevada County Medi-Cal beneficiaries within the DMC-ODS system of care. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The proposer must have experience in providing substance use services and must be able to demonstrate their ability to provide culturally responsive services. The proposal must include a description of the proposed activities and services, staffing structure, and budget. Some key requirements include: • Providing evidence-based practices (EBPs) and tracking ASAM levels of care • Offering proactive follow-up services to outpatient clients within 7 business days of a known crisis encounter or Emergency Department visit • Ensuring translation and oral interpreter services are available for beneficiaries as needed • Providing a sample weekly schedule demonstrating availability of individual and group counseling, life skills, recovery skills, and other education groups • Describing how the program will manage a client who has resumed drug or alcohol use (relapse) • Describing how the program offers opportunities for clients to develop and strengthen their interpersonal and group living skills