RFP 26-00-21 School Based Mental and Behavioral Health Services

The Medford School District is seeking proposals from qualified providers of school-based mental and behavioral health services for grades K-12. The selected provider will be responsible for recruiting qualified licensed professionals, planning for hiring, training, and retaining staff, and collaborating with student services and other staff within schools. The provider will also be expected to provide case management, family involvement, crisis intervention, and evaluation and assessment services. The District will pay up to $250,000 in start-up costs to the awardee. The contract will be for a term of three years, with the option to extend for an additional year. • Recruiting qualified licensed professionals • Planning for hiring, training, and retaining staff • Collaborating with student services and other staff within schools • Providing case management and family involvement services • Providing crisis intervention and evaluation and assessment services • Meeting the needs of students in grades K-12 • Collaborating with the District's student wellness department • Providing services within two elementary school sites • Hiring, supervising, and retaining two licensed providers • Providing mental and behavioral health services, including individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling • Referring students to community resources • Providing health and wellness screeners and crisis intervention and prevention services • Evaluating and assessing services and providing data and reports to the District