Youth Outpatient Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Services

The Ocean County Youth Services Commission is soliciting competitive proposals to deliver a comprehensive Youth Outpatient Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Services program for at‑risk and probation‑linked youth in Ocean County, NJ. The contract covers assessment, early intervention, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, recovery support, family engagement, diversion and disposition services, and re‑entry coordination for the fiscal year 2027. A total funding allocation of $58,800 is earmarked, with services billed monthly on a fee‑per‑service basis. Contractors must be licensed, trauma‑responsive, culturally competent, and capable of providing ASAM‑aligned levels of care (0.5, 1.0, 2.1). The contract may be renewed annually up to five years based on performance. • Scope: Assessment, education, brief intervention, outpatient & intensive outpatient treatment, recovery planning, family services, coordination with courts, probation, schools, and community resources. • Target Population: Youth involved in or at risk of deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system, including those on probation or referred through diversion. • Service Period: 1/1/2027 – 12/31/2027 (potential annual renewals). • Funding: $58,800 total, fee‑per‑service billing, with third‑party reimbursement (Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare, private insurance) expected where possible. • Requirements: Licensure, qualified clinical staff, bilingual capacity, transportation assistance, telehealth options, robust data collection, reporting, and quality‑improvement processes. • Evaluation: Provider Performance Plan, monthly/quarterly reporting, outcome metrics (access, engagement, treatment progress, family involvement, equity).