Description
The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services at Wildwood Correctional Complex (WCC) in Kenai, Alaska. The successful vendor will be part of a multidisciplinary team working within the correctional institution to provide SUD screenings, assessments, and evidence-based treatment programs. The scope of work includes screenings, assessments, referrals to treatment, release planning, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, and Psycho-Educational programs. The vendor must have experience providing SUD treatment services and meet minimum staffing qualifications, including having a Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) full approval designation from the Department of Health.
• The contractor will work directly with the Institutional Probation Officers, onsite medical and mental health department staff, and the SUD Project Manager.
• The contractor must maintain a list of all individuals referred for an assessment and prioritize the list by release date, coordination requirements for medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and legal requirements.
• The contractor will conduct assessments using the ASAM CONTINUUM computer-guided software.
• The contractor will provide Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) services, which is an ASAM Level 3.5 program.
• The contractor will provide Psycho-Educational programs.
The contract term is 12 months, with the option to renew. The contract start date is July 1, 2026.