Multi Systemic Therapy Psychiatric Program

The Multi Systemic Therapy Psychiatric Program is a contract between Orange County Board of County Commissioners and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida to provide psychiatric services to youth with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. The program aims to improve behavioral problems, mental health symptoms, suicidal behaviors, and family relations. The contract is for a term of 3 years, with an option to renew, and has a budget of $1,425,489.57. The program will be delivered by a team of therapists, supervisors, and support staff, and will include services such as assessment, treatment planning, therapy sessions, and case management. The contract requires the vendor to maintain client records, provide progress reports, and participate in quality assurance activities. • The program will serve youth between the ages of 9 and 17 who are at risk of out-of-home placement due to serious behavioral problems and co-occurring mental health symptoms. • The program will provide services in the home and community, 2 to 3 times per week, for 4 to 6 months. • The program will include a 24/7 on-call system, and therapists will be available to provide crisis intervention and support. • The program will be evaluated based on outcomes, including the number of youth living at home, in school or working, and with no new arrests. • The program will be required to maintain a high level of fidelity to the MST-Psychiatric model, and will be subject to regular quality assurance reviews.