New York State Contract Reporter #2133700

Mental Health Counseling Services for NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

This opportunity involves the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) seeking mental health counseling services for its staff statewide. - Government Buyer: - New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Division of Administration, DHSES Financial Administration - Services Requested: - Provision of two licensed clinicians (primary and secondary) for initial mental health counseling to DHSES staff - Services must include both in-person and virtual counseling sessions - Clinicians must be licensed in New York State as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, CMHC, Ph.D., or Psy.D. - Clinicians must have experience working with public safety or emergency personnel - Services include rapid response (initial contact within three hours), initial assessment, referral for longer-term care, technical assistance and training for the Peer Support Team, and participation in critical incident stress debriefings - Estimated workload is 5-10 hours per month, provided on an as-needed basis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be available statewide, both virtually and in-person - Subcontracting is not permitted - Vendor must have at least five years of experience in current business structure and be registered with the New York State Department of State - Compliance with HIPAA and privacy laws is required - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a services procurement - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York - DHSES Financial Administration, 1220 Washington Avenue, State Campus, Bldg. 7A, Albany, NY 12242

Description

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is seeking bids for in-person and virtual mental health counseling services from vendors experienced with first line public safety and emergency response personnel. The contract requires one qualified vendor to provide two clinicians (primary and secondary) to offer initial mental health counseling to DHSES staff experiencing crises. Clinicians must be licensed in New York State and able to provide timely initial contact and counseling sessions, with referrals for longer-term care as needed. The contract term is one year with renewal options, and the estimated workload is approximately five to ten hours per month.

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