DBH - Consultant for Pre-Trial Diversion Planning and Development

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a consultant to serve as a pre-trial diversion planning and development consultant. The consultant will work under the direction of the DBH Forensic Bureau to facilitate a pre-trial diversion development advisory council, provide technical assistance and support, and prepare a report of findings and recommendations. The scope of work includes reviewing current Ohio statute, facilitating the advisory council, and providing technical assistance. The consultant should have national awareness and expertise in pre-trial diversion processes and models, knowledge of laws and regulations related to pre-trial diversion pathways, and experience in process mapping. • Key responsibilities include facilitating the advisory council, providing technical assistance, and preparing a report of findings and recommendations. • The consultant will work with the DBH Forensic Bureau and the advisory council to inform planning and development of pre-trial diversion programs in Ohio. • The project duration is approximately 12 months, and the consultant will be compensated based on deliverables listed in the RFP.