Youth Inpatient Substance Use Treatment & Community Reintegration Services

The Ocean County Youth Services Commission (YSC) is soliciting competitive, sealed proposals from qualified organizations to deliver a one‑year, high‑intensity residential substance‑use treatment program for at‑risk youth and youth on probation. The contractor must provide a full continuum of services—including assessment, individualized treatment planning, evidence‑based counseling, family engagement, educational continuity, step‑down planning, and community reintegration—while coordinating with family court, probation, schools, and health providers. Services are to be billed on a fee‑for‑service basis, with a total funding allocation of $34,000 for the 2027 contract year. The contract may be renewed annually for up to five years based on performance. Eligible applicants must have at least two years of experience delivering comparable programs in New Jersey and must meet all state licensing requirements. • Provide residential substance‑use treatment for youth requiring a higher‑intensity level of care. • Deliver trauma‑responsive, culturally and linguistically appropriate services (including Spanish). • Coordinate family, educational, medical, and community resources throughout treatment and after discharge. • Submit monthly service reports, quarterly outcome reports, and participate in YSC performance monitoring. • Must demonstrate licensure, qualified clinical staff, and capacity to manage Medicaid/third‑party reimbursement.