Description
The Johnston County Public Schools is seeking proposals for a School-Based Mental Health Program Partnership. The program aims to provide mental health services to students in the district. The selected provider will be required to deliver co-located outpatient behavioral health services within JCPS schools. The provider must be licensed, have experience in providing mental health services to children and adolescents, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to building collaborative relationships with JCPS. The proposal should include an organizational overview, approach to school-based mental health services, and a detailed implementation plan.
Some key requirements for the proposal include:
• Insurance eligibility: Applicants must be in-network or able to demonstrate a clear, timely plan to become in-network with all NC Managed Care Plans operating in Johnston County.
• Self-pay rate structure: Applicants must offer self-pay or sliding scale rates that are fair, transparent, and comparable to the prevailing rates for outpatient mental health services in Johnston County.
• Compliance and good standing: All applicants must be in good standing with all relevant federal, state, and local oversight entities.
• Service delivery format: Applicants must be able to align with the district's preferred service delivery model, which currently prefers in-person services.
• Disclosure requirements: Applicants must disclose any pending or past sanctions, lawsuits, disciplinary actions, or insurance claims within the past five years.