COAST Program Advanced Practice Provider

The Frederick County Procurement & Contracting Department is seeking to contract with a qualified medical care practice to provide an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) Program. The COAST program aims to improve access to primary care, reduce unnecessary emergency department visits, and offer specialized medical interventions for certain low-acuity emergencies. The contract has a budget of $167,915 in grant funds for year 1 of the project. The successful vendor will be required to provide an APP to work with the COAST program. • The COAST program serves as a dedicated resource within Frederick County aimed at linking individuals experiencing a substance use disorder to available treatment and recovery resources. • The program excels at providing person-centered care, meeting people where they are at. • Staff are compassionate and non-judgmental and provide an experience that is meaningful and mutually respectful. • The County has allotted $167,915 in grant funds for year 1 of this project. • The contract is for the provision of an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to work with the COAST program. • The APP will work with the COAST program to improve access to primary care, reduce unnecessary emergency department visits, and offer specialized medical interventions for certain low-acuity emergencies.