Description
The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a 78-bed moderate-risk residential program for males between the ages of 15 and 21 who require Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) and/or Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS). The program should provide innovations in delinquency programming and treatment services, including health and nursing services, career and technical education services, academic services, mental health overlay services, and substance abuse treatment overlay services. The program will be located in a Department-owned building in Palm Beach, FL.
• The program should provide a therapeutic environment for youth and offer medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment.
• The program should integrate the youths' family, community, social services, and other agencies early in the treatment process.
• The program should provide case management services, including coordination with Department staff, other agencies, and community members.
• The program should have a staffing plan that includes direct care staff, clinical staff, and administrative staff.
• The program should have a behavior management system that incorporates trauma-responsive practices and positive reinforcement techniques.