Mental Health Provider Minimum Qualifications for Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing Community Counseling Services

Sacramento County’s Behavioral Health Services is opening enrollment for qualified mental‑health providers to deliver culturally‑competent counseling to deaf and hard‑of‑hearing (D/HH) individuals. Providers must hold a California clinical license, have at least two years of D/HH experience, and be proficient in American Sign Language. Contracts are one‑year, funded from a $10,000 annual pool, and expire June 30 each year; services may be delivered in‑person or via a HIPAA‑compliant virtual platform. Providers will be listed on the County website for client selection and must complete a comprehensive assessment and client plan within 60 days of first contact. • Minimum 2 years experience serving D/HH clients and active CA clinical license (Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, etc.). • Certified or proficient in ASL; able to use encrypted email, secure fax, and video‑relay services. • Provide outpatient therapy, case management, and care coordination for up to 6 months (renewable) per client; submit documentation for audits.