South Carolina Department of Mental Health 4400029669

Contract 4400029669

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), specifically the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC), awarded a contract to Susan Gingerich, MSW, located at 1 Schiller Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072, to provide NAVIGATE First Episode Psychosis training workshops and phone consultation services. The contract includes 2.5 days of in-person workshops conducted at CDMHC's facility at 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, South Carolina, 29414, 8 hours of phone consultation for program and training development, 18 hours of consultation calls for team members in the roles of Director/Family clinicians, and 8 hours of technical and administrative assistance calls. The consultant's role is strictly training in the NAVIGATE treatment model and does not include clinical services. The contract allows invoicing up to $18,840 in quarterly installments for services, with actual travel costs reimbursed and meals reimbursed per diem or state rate. The contract term is initially one year with automatic renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms, with a maximum contract value of $380,000 over five years. Notable contract requirements include compliance with non-discrimination laws, drug-free workplace regulations, confidentiality and privacy protections under HIPAA and related laws, and adherence to South Carolina state laws. The consultant is designated as a Business Associate/Qualified Service Organization under HIPAA, responsible for safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contract includes provisions for termination with 30 days' notice, record retention for six years, and indemnification clauses. The place of performance for in-person training is Charleston, South Carolina, with phone consultations conducted from the consultant's office in Narberth, Pennsylvania.

Description

Contract between South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center and Susan Gingerich, MSW for providing NAVIGATE First Episode Psychosis training workshops and phone consultation to support the implementation of NAVIGATE program. The contract is valid from 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2027 with a target value of $380,000.00. Services include in-person workshops, phone consultations, and technical assistance. The contract includes terms on termination, amendments, records retention, liability, non-discrimination, insurance, licenses, indemnification, and compliance with applicable laws.

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